The Block is hiring a

Reporter, Blockchain Ecosystems - EMEA

Founded in 2018 and based in NYC, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team is spread across 7 timezones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7.

The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach millions of Fortune 500 professionals, financial market participants, technologists, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events.

We are looking for a short-term, contract Reporter of Blockchain Ecosystem, based in EMEA, to be part of the Blockchain team, with a focus on news stories related to technology developments. This team covers topics such as DeFi hacks, stablecoins, layer two scaling solutions, airdrops and many more. It has a big focus on taking these complex topics and making them accessible to the reader.

*This will be a 3 month contract beginning January 2nd, 2023.

Responsibilities

• Cover core blockchain stories, including DeFi, DEXs, DAOs, blockchain scaling solutions, airdrops, hacks and stablecoins
• Break down and explain stories in a clear, meaningful way
• Search for and find developments among core blockchain stories before they are widely known
• Use on-chain data, where needed, to inform articles

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an reporter or another relevant role
• Experience using blockchains, including decentralized applications, and related tools like block explorers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Outstanding communication and people abilities
• Reliability and efficiency with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to juggle multiple stories and deadlines
• A track record of interviewing and interacting with primary sources
• Social-media savvy
• Yield farming knowledge or experience is a plus

Who We Are: The culture of The Block lies in our key behaviors. It’s who we are and it’s how we show up everyday.

We are confidently humble. We jump in and roll up our sleeves. We know there’s always more to learn and we operate without egos.

We are actionably curious. We strive to be an expert in our field and always seek opportunities to expand our knowledge and skill set. We put our learnings into practice every day. 

We practice tenacious ownership. Every day when we show up we are contributors, teammates, and owners. We rotate through those three hats with agility and without sacrificing accountability or consistency.

We practice respectful partnership. We treat others as we’d expect to be treated - with respect, concern, understanding, and patience.

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