Staff Writer - Remote

Overview

Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.

In Short

• Write breaking news stories based on company announcements and third-party content.
• Aggregate third-party content using smart news judgment.
• Support a team of experienced journalists, financial analysts, and lawyers.
• Adopt Octus’s editorial standards, workflows, and processes.
• Write earnings and other intel using proprietary AI tools.
• Provide crossover support between regions for 24/7 coverage.
• Monitor domestic press releases and SEC filings for key developments.

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English skills; additional European languages a plus.
• Top-notch news writing and time management skills.
• Strong news sense and judgment, with experience or interest in financial news.
• Curious and proactive approach to learning the role.
• Able to manage and prioritize numerous projects simultaneously.
• Change mindset and willingness to adapt as content objectives evolve.
• Ability to work flexible hours aligning with European business hours.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Matched 401k and pension plans.
• PTO and generous parental leave.
• Gym subsidies and educational reimbursements.
• Recognition programs and pet-friendly offices (US only).