Senior Journalist

Ark Recruitment EST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected B2B media firm in Central London is seeking a Senior Journalist/Engagement Manager to connect professionals in the finance sector. This hybrid role involves building relationships and collaborating on high-quality events and content. Ideal candidates will have a media background, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in finance. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities to work closely with industry leaders and shape influential communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

High-visibility role

Supportive working environment

Clear growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial services, private equity, or hedge funds.
• Journalistic instincts or editorial experience.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior professionals.
• Conduct regular in-person meetings to grow and strengthen community.
• Support the creation of compelling event agendas.
• Source and manage speakers for various events.
• Track industry sentiment to inform content and event strategy.

Skills

Experience in media, journalism/reporting or content

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong networking skills

Confidence engaging with senior professionals

Commercial awareness

Social media and digital engagement fundamentals

Tools

Podcasts

Video content

Job description

Senior Journalist/Engagement Manager (B2B Media)

Central London (Hybrid)

£40k-£50k (depending on experience)

Ark Recruitment is working with a well-established and highly respected B2B financial media and events business operating within the private equity, hedge fund, and alternative investment space.

The business delivers high-quality journalism, research, and industry-leading in-person and digital events to a global professional audience. Known for its strong editorial credibility and deep industry relationships, it plays a central role in connecting senior decision‑makers across the financial services ecosystem.

Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to hire a Community Engagement Manager to help build, engage, and activate their global professional community.

The Role

As Community Engagement Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of the business, connecting people, ideas, and content across the finance and alternative investment space.

This is a highly people‑facing, relationship‑led role combining community building, event programming, editorial collaboration, and sponsor coordination. You’ll work closely with editors, journalists, and commercial teams to source speakers, shape event agendas, and support a steady pipeline of high‑quality multimedia content.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, thrives in professional environments, and wants to play a visible role in shaping industry conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior professionals across private equity, hedge funds, and financial services.
• Conduct regular in‑person meetings to grow and strengthen the professional community.
• Support the creation of compelling agendas for in‑person and digital events.
• Source, secure, and manage speakers for panels, workshops, breakfasts, and private dinners.
• Coordinate sponsor involvement to ensure strong alignment with content and audience relevance.
• Feed a pipeline of relevant contributors into written, video, podcast, and panel content.
• Work closely with editors and journalists to align community insight with editorial priorities.
• Support surveys and research programmes by building engaged respondent groups.
• Build and manage an active social media community through thoughtful posting and engagement.
• Track industry sentiment and feedback to inform content and event strategy.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, sociable, and commercially aware individual who enjoys building relationships and working at the intersection of content, events, and finance. You’ll bring:

• Experience in media, journalism/reporting or content
• Journalistic instincts or editorial experience.
• A strong interest in, or understanding of, financial services, private equity, or hedge funds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior professionals and stakeholders.
• Strong networking skills and a proactive, self‑starter mindset.
• Commercial awareness and professionalism.
• Social media and digital engagement fundamentals.
• Ideally a background in B2B financial media, financial services, or professional services.
• Experience with podcasts, video, or other multimedia formats would be beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary DOE + bonus.
• Hybrid working (Central London office).
• High‑visibility role with exposure to senior industry figures.
• Opportunity to shape influential financial services communities.
• Varied role combining journalism, multimedia, content, and relationship building.
• Supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Clear opportunity to grow and develop within the business.

Passionate about journalism and looking for a role that offers creativity and variety in a leading finance media business - then apply now or get in touch with Robyn for more information.