Junior Reporter London, England
Job description
Junior Reporter - Amplify
Citywire Amplify is looking for a reporter to join its growing editorial team. Amplify is Citywire’s publication for the global asset management industry. We provide exclusive data and research as well as impactful journalism for fund businesses. Readers span all of Citywire’s existing markets, from the US and South America, to UK and Europe, South Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
This role will be UK based and will be part of a team that includes correspondents in other jurisdictions. There is work from home flexibility (2/3 days a week in the London office) and there will be opportunity to travel outside the UK to attend Citywire events.
This position will see you play a core role in the production of business journalism and investment writing for our sophisticated readership.
You will be handling research generated by Citywire’s in-house experts and data teams. And you will be writing news and features, sourcing and writing-up interviews, recording podcasts and making videos. Readers are in asset management roles – from sales, to operations, leadership role and fund managers themselves.
Candidates will need to be resourceful, communicative and able to meet tight deadlines with efficient and eye-catching copy.
You will be joining a close-knit and collaborative team. You will sometimes work closely together and at others times be required to work independently and on your own initiative. Expect a mix of regular (daily and weekly) deadlines as well as long term projects. The role will require ability to develop contacts the asset management industry – from behemoth businesses to boutiques.
A little about us... Citywire helps people make better investments. We publish news, analysis and unique fund manager performance information to help professional investors make the best decisions about where to place their clients' money. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We employ around 300 staff and look for motivated, passionate and dynamic people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Professional development is paramount to us to keep innovated and we encourage training throughout your career. We have offices in London, Brighton, New York, Munich, Milan, Singapore and Sydney, with expansion planned already for Paris. We have fully embraced a hybrid model of working.
Main Responsibilities:
As our Junior Reporter, your main responsibilities will include:
- Breaking exclusive and off-diary news on the title’s website using research and relationships.
- Writing compelling features and analysis using research, data and interviews.
- Showing a willingness to develop multimedia content, with the view to presenting podcasts and film in our state-of-the-art media studio.
- Growing a contact book across the asset management industry.
- Coordinating with the wider team on larger projects while also working independently to develop and deliver analysis.
- Developing your knowledge of investment principles including how markets, funds and portfolios function.
- Breaking news that matters to investors and interview high-profile figures fund management.
Job specific skills / technical skills / requirements
- Some journalism experience.
- Interest in financial journalism and a desire to learn.
- An existing understanding and knowledge of finance and its core functions is an advantage.
- Got a language skill? Not necessary, but useful.
- Broadcast and podcast journalism - training can be provided.
- Data journalism skills – likely to be useful to the role.
Who we are
Honesty, integrity, fairness and respect are four core values. We can and should disagree with one another, in the interests of getting the right answer. Arguments for truth, not ego. We should always focus on sustainability at every level of the company.
Excelling at your job will contribute to high performance at Citywire. You should have a continuous and constructive spoken dialogue with your manager about your performance, with reference to these behaviours: A positive approach; collaborating with colleagues; a make it happen attitude.
We offer a competitive salary and additional company benefits:
- 25 days holiday per annum (rising to 28 days after three years’ service followed by 30 days after five years’ service) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- £480 allowance on any wellbeing activity and/or gym options. We will help with your monthly or annual costs
- We have a personal trainer who runs virtual workout sessions during lunchtime weekly
- Eye-test and glasses allowance
- Competitive private pension scheme
- Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day 1
- Well-being: access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Cycle to work scheme and annual ticket travel card loans
- Techscheme, which lets staff buy the latest tech through their employer. Employees can spread the cost with payments from their salary across 12 months and make a National Insurance saving too
After two years continuous service you will also have access to group income protection and private medical and dental insurance
Check out our Youtube channel to find out more about us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMOUK4uLN7yZU8j79l4zcg
Additional notes
Pre-selected applicants will undertake 2 psychometrics tests.
Interviews will take place via Zoom/Teams.
Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.
