Reporter, Selector London, England
Job description
Reporter - Selector
We are looking for a new Reporter to join Citywire’s highly motivated and fast-paced editorial team in our London-based team. Reporting to the Editor of Citywire Selector, the Reporter will be someone able to source and supply timely news specifically about the fund management and fund selection that make up a key part of our investor audience. Citywire is a leading global provider of independent intelligence and insight about asset management. Our events, news, technology and analysis inform asset managers, investors and intermediaries around the world about the changing shape of a $75 trillion industry that channels the investments of millions of individuals, businesses and institutions. We’re looking for an individual who is resourceful, communicative and able to meet tight deadlines with relevant, timely and eye-catching copy.
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, and most recently in Paris. We have fully embraced a hybrid model of working.
Main Responsibilities:
As a Reporter you will sit within our Citywire Selector editorial team and contribute to our online daily news service as well as to dedicated, highly focused regular newsletters.
This will involve clear and consistent coordination with the team, as well as being able to develop and maintain contacts throughout the world of fund management.
The role will require you to:
- Produce relevant, compelling content for professional investors in fund and asset management, working to deadlines and coordinating with our design and production teams.
- Grow a contact book of key people in the fund management industry.
- Cover a wide array of asset classes such as bonds, equities and alternatives as well as getting inside stories on how your contacts run their businesses globally.
- Break news that matters to investors and interview the fund managers they trust to generate returns on behalf of their clients.
Job specific skills / technical skills / requirements:
- Proven experience chasing news and breaking stories.
- An existing understanding and knowledge of finance and its core functions, as well as being eager to build your expertise in a specialist investment area.
- Language skills would be an advantage but not a prerequisite.
- A good grasp of numbers and basic maths, leading to an ability to grapple with financial statements when in post.
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.
