An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join our editorial team based in New York. This role is about reporting and writing stories that matter for the investment advisory community. Reporting to the Citywire RIA Editor, stories will be published online and via a daily newsletter that reaches thousands of advisors and their peers. The role entails developing deep source relationships to generate breaking news and compelling features.
The topics you will cover include high-level wealth management trends, M&A, technology changes, hirings and firings, investment strategies, and regulatory news. Success is defined by writing unique, timely, and relevant stories, and will require an enterprising attitude.
What you’ll be doing:
Writing daily news stories about, and relevant to, investment advisors.
Building contacts and establishing sources among the independent financial advice community to break exclusive news.
Researching and (when possible) travelling to get the inside track on the world of wealth.
What we’re looking for:
Experience or industry-specific training as a reporter.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to write cleanly, and quickly.
Strong source development skills.
An understanding of the wealth management industry or financial markets.
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 20 days per annum, increasing to 23 days after three years' service, and 25 days after five years' service, in addition to federal and state holidays.
$600 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.
Generous health insurance contributions from day one.
Dental, vision, HRA, HAS and FSA plans available.
Company 401k/Roth retirement plan with employer contribution (up to 4%).
Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.
Access to life insurance, plus short and long term disability insurance.
Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Media Production
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