Job Description

Octus

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.
For more information, visit: https://octus.com/

Working at Octus

Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more.

Role

Octus - Summer 2026 Editorial Intern (EMEA Staff Writer)

We are seeking a summer intern to work alongside our team of editorial staff writers responsible for publishing breaking news stories on press releases, company announcements, and other public documents across Europe. Ideal for students exploring a career in finance or financial journalism, this role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom and the opportunity to collaborate with our expert editors, journalists, analysts, and lawyers.

What We Offer

• An eight- to ten-week paid internship program.
• Mentorship and shadowing opportunities with senior staff writers and other editorial staff.
• Chance to build contacts with professionals across law, finance, and journalism at a leading global provider.
• Opportunity to gain valuable exposure in the high yield, leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring l markets.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish news stories based on company announcements and third-party content across EMEA (with occasional US and APAC coverage as needed).
• Produce timely market coverage and maintain daily news digests and trackers.
• Train in Octus’ editorial workflows, prioritizing our core goals of speed and accuracy.
• Be part of our ongoing AI initiatives which is changing the way in which we work.
• As needed, track press releases, SEC filings, and other public sources for market-moving developments.

Requirements

• An interest in business writing and financial markets.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with a focus in journalism, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A self-starter mentality with a strong desire to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office Tuesday - Thursday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.