Journalist, Risk.net

Infopro Digital

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Working

20 Vacation Days (rising to 25 days)

5 Sick Days

Life Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Plan Plus Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level journalist to join their dynamic Markets desk. This role offers the opportunity to craft compelling news stories, in-depth features, and data-driven articles that resonate with a diverse audience in the financial sector. You'll engage with key market participants, build valuable contacts, and develop your storytelling skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on transparency in derivatives trading, your insights will contribute to a publication known for its depth and analysis. Join a team that values your growth and creativity while providing a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of financial reporting experience, preferably in capital markets.
Impeccable writing skills and ability to explain complex topics simply.

Responsibilities

Generate a regular flow of news stories and data-led articles.
Research and write in-depth feature articles requiring multiple interviews.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Journalism

Writing Skills

Research Skills

Contact Building

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Job description

The journalist will help drive coverage for the Markets desk - the largest of Risk's four desks, in terms of both traffic and headcount.

The reporting will compose of a mix of regular news stories, deeply reported features, profiles and data-led articles. The role requires at least two years' financial reporting experience, preferably within capital markets, but not exclusively. The successful applicant must be a good contact builder and be able to generate their own story ideas.

Traditionally an OTC derivatives publication, Risk's coverage has evolved along with those markets - encompassing flow trading, as well as structured and exotic products. For flow, stories may focus on market structure, electronic and automated trading, as well as the cash and listed products that are traded alongside standardised OTC derivatives. In the structured and exotic space, coverage tends to focus more heavily on products, pricing, valuation and risk management. In all cases, Risk's coverage stands out by virtue of its depth. We may not always be first, but we will always offer more insight and analysis.

Our readers represent the full cross-section of the market, and our reporting reflects that - we speak to banks and non-bank liquidity providers, asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, insurers, corporate treasurers, regulators and supervisors, exchanges, trading platforms and clearing houses, lawyers, consultants, and software vendors. This is a great strength, enabling us to piece together complex stories that have multiple stakeholders. It also means we have to be sensitive to a story's nuances: there may not always be a clear winner, or a clear loser.

As derivatives trading has become more transparent, our Markets stories increasingly make use of public datasets - and we expect this kind of reporting to become increasingly important.

Key responsibilities:

Generate a regular flow of news stories. This includes a mix of exclusive news pieces, conference stories, and data-led articles.
Research and write 2,000-3,000 word feature articles, which require several interviews with various market participants and observers.
Build reliable contacts across a variety of market segments, and use them to generate story ideas or develop existing ones.

Requirements:

Proven journalism experience, preferably covering financial markets.
Knowledge of the financial industry and its major players.
Impeccable writing skills and a knack for explaining complex topics in plain English.
An ability to write with flair and, when appropriate, a sense of humor would be a bonus!
A keen eye for detail and nuance.
A willingness to learn about a broad range of financial topics.

Benefits:

As well as working with some of the most interesting, talented and fun people, we operate a culture where success is recognized. You will be supported throughout your career, tailoring your development through management support, internal and external training courses, and on-the-job training.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits: