Sifted, the award-winning tech news outlet backed by the Financial Times, is looking for a reporter based in Stockholm to join us covering the world of European startups and tech, with a focus on the New Nordics (aka. The Nordics and the Baltics).
You will be reporting on the stories, trends and founders shaping Europe’s most innovative region. You will be expected to break news, conduct in-depth interviews with founders, investors and policymakers and produce clear, well-researched analysis that helps readers understand developments across the New Nordics and beyond.
We are looking for a reporter with a strong appetite for news, a desire to develop sources and a can-do attitude. You should be curious to work across different formats — from written articles to podcasts and video.
While the New Nordics will be your core focus, you will be encouraged to report on companies and trends in the region as part of a broader European perspective and be able to quickly jump on news from other regions if needed.
You will be supported by and work closely with our Europe editor, based in Stockholm, and the rest of the editorial team, who have experience at outlets including the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, Dagens Industri and Fortune.
We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and with knowledge of multiple European languages to apply for this position.
About Sifted
Seven years after launching, Sifted’s high-quality journalism is a must-read for many founders, investors and people working in startups and scaleups across the continent. We produce must-read journalism and intelligence on Europe’s innovation economy, distributed via our website, newsletters, weekly podcast, proprietary data trackers, briefings and reports. We have a fast-growing subscription product and hold a flagship annual event in London, Sifted Summit.
We’re friendly, hard-working and passionate about what we do. We have a flat structure, collaborate across disciplines and everyone has an impact across many areas of the business. We value feedback, honesty and clear communication.
What will you be doing?
Reporting to our Europe editor, Mimi Biling, you will be supporting Sifted’s coverage of the New Nordics and make sure Sifted is always on top of (and making!) news about the exciting developments in the region.
Like all our reporters, you’ll also have the opportunity to star in our weekly podcast, moderate in-person and online events hosted by Sifted and regularly travel abroad to attend industry events.
Location
Our headquarters is on the Strand in London, where the majority of our editorial team work. (A third of our editorial team are based in continental Europe.) In Stockholm, you will share coworking with our Europe editor at a startup hub. We ask all editors and reporters to come into the office at least two days per week.
For this role, we’re open to applicants based or happy to relocate to Stockholm.
You’ll need to have:
One to three years’ editorial experience
A competitive — but also collaborative — spirit
A self-starting attitude
Fluent English, excellent attention to detail and an eye for a good story (and headline)
Be comfortable (and excited to!) work in an environment where things move fast and often change
Benefits
Annual salary of £30k
28 days annual leave, plus local public holidays
Hybrid work environment
Clear and thoughtful personal development pathways for all employees
Regular trips to London and team socials
Enhanced parental leave
Working hours of 9:00-5:30
To apply
Please send us two pitches (headline + a few bullet points) for stories you would write in your first few months in this role.
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