Companies Writer, Investors Chronicle

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a bright financial journalist to join their dynamic team. This role involves crafting engaging content that translates complex financial data into accessible insights for retail investors. With opportunities to interview top executives and contribute to podcasts and webinars, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the investment narrative. The collaborative culture encourages personal growth and innovation, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about finance and journalism. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your voice matters.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Medical Cover

Inclusive Parental Leave

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial statements.
• Proven writing skills for engaging content creation.

Responsibilities

• Produce dynamic content from company reports for retail investors.
• Interview executives and analysts to create insightful articles.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Curiosity about Corporate World

Experience in Corporate Writing

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About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you're given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you'll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

Investors Chronicle, the investment magazine and website, is looking for a bright, numerate financial journalist to provide in-depth news, analysis and comment on quoted companies and the wider investment industry. The successful candidate will be required to produce a variety of content including news and results analysis, podcasts, comment and features. Previous experience of equity markets and investment would be a clear advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn company reports and sometimes technical subject matter into dynamic, engaging and opinionated content for a retail investor audience
• Produce data-led content advising our readers about companies and sector trends
• Interview FTSE 100 chief executives and finance directors, as well as equity analysts and fund managers
• Supply a wide range of articles on a daily, weekly and longer term basis including, but not limited to, news, Ideas, company results, analysis and features.
• Ensure that the content is fresh, actionable, agenda-setting, authoritative, relevant, that it caters for the sophisticated demands of our audience while being accessible to newer investors and cements our position as an indispensable source of information for investors
• Work closely with the companies and news desks and attend regular meetings discussing content ideas and help to form part of the planning for both website and magazine output of the team
• Contribute to reader engagement initiatives such as podcasts, webinars and also supply ideas to improve reader engagement with our content
• Work with the digital editor to grow online audiences

Required Skills and Experience

• The analytical skills required to get behind the numbers and fluff of financial statements and come to well-argued conclusions
• The writing skills required to turn technical subject matter into dynamic and engaging copy for a retail investor audience
• A curiosity about the corporate world and investment
• Proven experience in corporate writing and/or analysis

What's in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We’ll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

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