Senior Private Credit Reporter/Deputy Editor - Debtwire

ION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a private credit reporter to join their dynamic team in New York. This role involves breaking news on direct lending and private credit, requiring a strong understanding of fixed income markets and the ability to generate leads from various sources. With a focus on collaboration and initiative, the ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and networking skills. This position offers the chance to travel and engage in conferences, making it perfect for those looking to make an impact in the financial reporting landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience covering financial markets and debt finance is required.
• Understanding of leveraged finance and private credit dynamics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate scoops on new deals launched by direct lenders and private credit funds.
• Collaborate with reporters and analysts to break news in a competitive space.

Skills

Investigative Mindset

Writing Skills

Networking Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Understanding of Fixed Income Markets

Self-Starter Attitude

Job description

The Role:

Debtwire, the leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a private credit reporter with a track record of breaking news in this space to expand coverage in North America.

Working on the news desk in New York - with sweeping views of Central Park - candidates will be expected to generate scoops on new deals launched by direct lenders and private credit funds, from financing for M&A transactions to corporate refinancing and special situations. While we provide extensive market training on the job, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of leveraged finance and the dynamics driving the current boom in the private credit space.

Debtwire private credit reporters are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources at private credit funds, law firms, advisory shops and beyond, but will also collaborate extensively with fellow reporters and analysts across Debtwire and Mergermarket to break news in a highly competitive space.

Experience covering financial markets and/or debt finance are a requirement. The position will offer the opportunity for travel and moderating at conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on direct lending by private credit firms;
• An investigative mindset and good writing skills;
• An understanding of fixed income markets, a strong grasp of and an interest in the broader financial and legal markets;
• Outstanding networking and contact building skills;
• Excellent time management and communication skills;
• A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach;

Salary Range:

The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $160,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.