Regulatory Reporter/Senior Reporter, Ignites
About The Position
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
- generous annual leave
- health coverage
- 401k and company match
- inclusive parental leave packages
- subsidised gym memberships
- opportunities to give back to the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
