Senior Private Equity Reporter — Break News & Analysis

PEI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career returners welcome

Job summary

PEI is seeking a Senior Private Equity Reporter in London to cover private equity for PEI Private Equity in Europe. You will focus on original reporting, break news, and long-form features, leading select projects and potentially mentoring junior reporters.

You will interview sources, develop relationships with PEI partners, bankers, and readers, and use data to add depth to stories while coordinating with editors and other PEI teams across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business or financial reporting experience.
• Proven track record of scoops and breaking news in private equity/M&A.
• Authoritative voice in PE/M&A or related sectors.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and other social platforms for distribution.
• Proficiency with MS Office, data interrogation via Excel, and online databases.

Responsibilities

• Produce at least three articles per week delivering exclusive news, analysis, and longer features.
• Break news with scoops and publish regular e-newsletters.
• Interview sources and build relationships with PEI's network of partners, bankers, and readers.
• Incorporate internal/external data to provide context and inform angles.
• Collaborate with PEI colleagues to plan content, optimize SEO/AEO, and source visuals.

Skills

Curiosity

Deadline oriented

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Data-driven reporting

Strong communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

WordPress

Online research tools

Job description

PEI is seeking a Senior Private Equity Reporter in London to cover private equity for PEI Private Equity in Europe. You will focus on original reporting, break news, and long-form features, leading select projects and potentially mentoring junior reporters.

You will interview sources, develop relationships with PEI partners, bankers, and readers, and use data to add depth to stories while coordinating with editors and other PEI teams across Europe.