Content Producer

PEI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PEI is seeking a creative and highly motivated content producer to support editors across sponsor-backed reports and multimedia projects in the private investment space.

You’ll collaborate across PEI brands to identify relevant content, develop flat plans, commission, copyedit and proofread articles, and help produce podcasts and videos, working with marketing and design teams to ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, preferably within finance or B2B publications.
• Ability to coordinate with journalists, editors, production and design teams to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with sponsors and commercial partners to produce thought leadership.
• Ability to research market trends and data and help shape feature themes.
• Understanding of both print and digital journalism and different approaches.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editors to identify content for reports and supplements.
• Develop flat plans, assist with writing assignments, and manage commissions.
• Copyedit and proofread articles, and assist with podcast and video production.
• Liaise with clients to ensure interviews and materials meet standards.
• Oversee production of reports, manage flatplans and deadlines.
• Support social media channels for promotion.

Skills

Journalism experience

Content production coordination

Sponsorship/content partnerships

Research on private equity

Data interpretation / data literacy

Print and digital journalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent

Post-graduate journalism qualification

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

About The Role

PEI’s special projects business is growing rapidly and we are now seeking a creative, organised and highly motivated team player to support our editors in producing an expanding portfolio of sponsor-backed reports and multimedia projects, which take a deep dive into current trends shaping the private investment markets.
As content producer, you will work across PEI’s brands gaining valuable market insight, building knowledge and developing contacts in these key areas of the alternative assets sector.

In this wide-ranging role, you will collaborate closely with the editors to identify relevant content for reports, develop flat plans, assist with writing assignments, commission, copyedit and proofread articles, as well as assist with podcast and video production. You will also liaise closely with our marketing, print production and design teams.

The role has the scope for the candidate to progress to the position of special projects editor or multimedia producer.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Research, write and edit articles for print and digital on private equity developments and trends for special supplements and projects. They will typically have sponsor involvement and must be produced in association with company guidelines.


• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to develop original content ideas in print and for podcasts and videos.


• Liaise directly with external clients to ensure video and podcast interviews, guest commentaries, keynote interviews, roundtables and related materials are produced to PEI and client standards.


• Communicate regularly and effectively with other departments (e.g. Research & Analytics, Marketing, Advertising, Design) regarding all special projects.


• Work closely with PEI Group title editors to ensure content and direction is in line with industry trends and editorial mission.


• Participate actively in editorial planning and production meetings.


• Co-ordinate the efficient sourcing of relevant production assets including podcast recordings and video footage


• Oversee production of each report or special project, managing flatplans and adhering to deadlines.


• Assist in management of social media channels.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent required, ideally with post-graduate journalism qualification


• Demonstrable experience in journalism, ideally within the finance sector or a B2B publication


• Ability to co-ordinate with journalists, the production team and design team to meet deadlines with as little stress as possible


• An understanding of the alternative assets and private equity industry


• Experience working with sponsors and commercial partners to produce thought leadership


• Ability to research market trends and data and help shape potential feature/report themes


• An understanding of both print and digital journalism and the different approaches required


• Data savvy with the ability to turn complex survey results into accessible editorial content

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Organised and approachable – we’re looking for someone who’s friendly and pleasant to work with but can still balance priorities when it comes to deadlines and producing high quality content


• Collaborative approach – an ability to work effectively across multiple teams


• Able to remain focused in the face of multiple competing priorities and ensure key deadlines


• High degree of personal pride in own and company work, constantly striving to improve


• Desire to be part of a dynamic business with high growth expectations


• Keen to stretch self and develop career at PEI

About Us

What we do

PEI sits at the centre of one of the most dynamic industries in global finance. Private markets have grown from a niche corner of the investment world into an industry with $15 trillion AUM, spanning dozens of strategies, hundreds of geographies and thousands of funds. The professionals navigating it rely on us to make sharper decisions.
Today, PEI operates a range of platforms, each dedicated to a major asset class or investment theme; from private equity and infrastructure to real estate, private credit and beyond.
What makes us genuinely different is what we bring together. Data-enabled tools. Data-enriched insight. Built on powerful proprietary datasets. Editorial insights based on deep market knowledge and experience. The networks and communities that convene the people who move and manage capital. No other business is this well connected. This shapes everything we build, every hire we make, and every decision we take.

Who we’re looking for

Our 500+ team spans Europe, APAC and the Americas – researchers, journalists, data scientists, product engineers, events professionals, marketers and commercial specialists – all working to give private markets professionals the intelligence edge they need.
Central to everything we do is our people. We’ve built a culture where talent grows, careers are built with intention, and everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and make their mark.

At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.

PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.