Regulatory Reporter/Senior Reporter, Ignites

Financial Times•New York City, NY

1d•$71,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace At the FT, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome and value different perspectives and strive to ensure all employees are heard and supported. We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and align with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. Ignites, an online daily from the Financial Times, is looking for a reporter to join its team covering the mutual fund and ETF industry. This reporter will cover how Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Labor actions impact the mutual fund and retirement industries. The reporter will write about regulation (and deregulation), as well as major enforcement actions against asset managers like Vanguard, Empower and Invesco. The reporter will also cover fund companies, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and MFS. We are looking for a reporter who can dive into long, sophisticated documents and understand what is important. This reporter should also be comfortable speaking with sources, digging through data and translating jargon. We are the world-class publication covering the mutual fund, ETF and 401(k) marketplaces, and a go-to source for industry decision-makers. The position is based in Manhattan, however we have a hybrid remote-work policy.

Requirements

A desire to join a team focused on keeping our publication’s market-leading position by contributing fresh, original content relevant to our niche audience
Experience digging through regulatory or legal filings
Proven track record to develop a network of sources
Interest in working across media platforms, such as print, video, visuals
Strong critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Previous legal/regulatory reporting is preferred.
No prior financial journalism experience is required, but candidates who have a particular interest in the topics described are encouraged to identify that when applying.

Responsibilities

Reporting and writing three to five stories per week for our daily newsletter
Mining public documents and developing a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
Contributing to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and, when appropriate, graphics and other visualizations
Attending industry events and meeting with sources to stay on top of the latest industry trends (including virtual events)

Benefits

Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k and company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.
We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning.
Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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