Chief Markets Reporter

About Sandmark

Sandmark is an independent media platform with a new, serious approach to global crypto market news and information. Sandmark enables crypto investors and enthusiasts to understand the evolving world of crypto markets through regular and actionable insights: we seek to define this increasingly mainstream asset class with clear reporting and analysis. Created in 2025, Sandmark operates editorial hubs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America with a team of experienced professionals from both traditional and new financial media.

Website: Sandmark.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sandmark

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Markets Reporter who will report directly to senior editorial leadership. You will produce fresh, innovative content around cryptocurrency markets. Working alongside our analysts and editors, you will generate news articles in English about Bitcoin, altcoins and other tokenized assets, focusing on explaining why assets are moving and breaking news that has market impact. You will sometimes deliver multiple articles per day, following and explaining major market movements. However, above all, you should aspire to break news, provide insight for market participants and focus will be on quality and originality vs volume.

You will blend short news briefs with occasional in-depth features that broaden readers’ understanding of the crypto universe and its global context.

Sandmark is an ideal platform for candidates aspiring to be among the most followed and respected crypto market reporters. You must possess a healthy skepticism of industry narratives and be comfortable applying a 'critical lens' to project founders, venture capital 'pump' cycles, and regulatory gatekeeping to fit with Sandmark's high standards.

The role requires autonomous source cultivation as well as covering certain industry events, political and regulatory factors that affect crypto markets and insights from a macroeconomic lens when relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Writing

Produce world-leading crypto market reports that unveil what sources are thinking and doing.
Mine online and physical human sources to obtain intelligence viewpoints and help position Sandmark as the go-to media outlet for sources who want to spread information.
Actively bridge the gap between digital asset price action and macro catalysts, specifically US Treasury yields, Fed Chairman rhetoric and G7 regulatory shifts.
Create innovative story ideas and pitch ideas to editors for new ways of reporting that distinguish our information service from the crowd.
Focus on concise news pieces, while working occasionally on deeper, more insightful long-form articles.
Verify facts and data through internal resources, leveraging analysts’ support for coordinated market research and macroeconomic perspectives.

Multimedia outputs

Report from events, news scenes.
Participate in podcast and video commentaries on market developments.
Conduct interviews with newsmakers, analysts and investment professionals.

Editorial Process Collaboration

Collaborate closely with editors to refine story angles and maintain a high standard of quality.
Liaise with the in-house crypto, cross-asset and macro analysts to ensure pieces reflect broader market trends and context.
Work with photographers and videographers for any multimedia components.

Content Strategy & Distribution

Offer creative ideas and contribute to related social media content (e.g., snippets, headlines, visuals) to maximize article reach and engagement.
Produce content in line with related SEO objectives and content analytics to enhance visibility.
Manage multiple deadlines and adhere to a schedule comprising a combination of breaking news and longer form features.

Teamwork & development

Communicate clearly with editors, freelancers and content writers to help ensure an efficient and punctual newsroom.
Set personal development goals and benefit from working with experienced editorial staff and other functions.
Liaise with colleagues in other continents to ensure continuous coverage of 24/7 markets.

Standards, Ethics & Compliance

Be self-motivated to maintain/exceed high standards of journalism
Follow the house editorial policy and guidelines.
Be sensitive to legal and regulatory considerations and follow guidance from editors.

Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

Proven background in reporting or writing on cryptocurrency markets.
Track record of breaking news and producing market-moving stories.
Interest in exploring conventional and unconventional crypto angles.
A portfolio of writing that demonstrates your ability to blend accurate reporting with engaging, original storytelling.

Education

Formal degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
Extensive professional experience may substitute for formal education.

Skills & Tools

Outstanding writing and editing skills, adaptable to short-form and long-form contexts.
Familiarity with/awareness of SEO best practices, basic website CMS experience, and analytics tools.
Must demonstrate a deep understanding of institutional trading infrastructure (e.g., Talos, FalconX) and the mechanics of tokenized real-world assets (RWA).
Exceptional organizational skills to juggle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.
Strong English-language skills for: reading, summarizing, drafting at fast pace.
Other languages may strengthen your application, especially if relevant to news gathering from online sources and people active in crypto markets.
Experience interviewing sources a plus.

Soft Skills

Ability to operate inside ad dynamic newsroom setting, receptive to collaboration and constructive feedback.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, vital for cross-team collaboration with editors and analysts.
Curiosity and creativity to explore emerging, less-covered topics in the crypto world.

Availability/location

This is a full-time, physical/hybrid role starting in Q1 2026 and will likely be based in a European time zone, possibly London.
Candidates should be able to cover crypto markets during peak trading hours, especially at 14:00-17:00 UTC and adapt to newsroom shift rotas.
Proven ability to manage the mental load of a 24/7 global news cycle while maintaining the discipline to step back for high-value feature writing.
Candidates should ideally have an existing Swiss work permit or be EU citizens if non-resident.
Other arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates.
We may have future needs in other time zones.

To apply:
Send your resume, a brief note on your favorite crypto media accounts (and why), and your motivation for applying to the position to careers@sandmark.com.

Chief Markets Reporter