City of London
Reporter We are looking for a Reporter to join Citywire’s highly motivated and ambitious editorial team. London-based, this reporter will break exclusive news, interview major figures and deliver insightful analysis for our audience of financial advisers. We’re looking for a driven individual who can build strong relationships with contacts and meet tight deadlines with creative and original stories (not regurgitate press releases). What you’ll be doing: -Contribute to our online daily news service by sourcing stories and interviewing key figures in the financial advice and wider investment space. -Grow a contact book of key people in the advice and investment world by networking and interviewing people. -Cover a wide array of topics, including investment trends and how they impact client portfolios and what is going on at financial planning businesses. -Break original and exclusive news that matters for advisers and the wider investment world. What we’re looking for: -Ambition & Curiosity: A natural curiosity and desire to learn about the financial sector and to develop new reporting skills. A prior knowledge or interest in investments or finance is preferred, but not essential. -Strong Communication skills: You have the ability to build rapport with contacts, ask the right questions, and explain complex topics clearly and effectively. -Enthusiasm for data: You will be comfortable working with numbers and be interested in developing your skills to pitch and develop data-led stories about investing and the advice market. -Fast-Paced Environment: You are comfortable working to tight deadlines and can thrive in a fast-paced news environment. -Self-Starter: You can work independently, chase news leads, and break important stories that matter to our audience of financial advisers. Meet Citywire We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights. At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale. Join the team at the forefront of the global asset management industry. Our perks: -Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 25 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after three years' service, and 30 days after five years' service, in addition to bank holidays. -Flexible working options. -£480 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs. -Eye-test and glasses allowance. -Competitive private pension scheme. -Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day one of employment. -Well-being support: Access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7. -Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans. -Techscheme: Purchase the latest tech through our employer scheme, spreading the cost over 12 months with National Insurance savings. -After two years of continuous service, access group income protection, private medical, and dental insurance. Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.