Reporter, Fundfire

Full-time - Entry Level

NY

About the position

FundFire, a Financial Times publication, is seeking an experienced and motivated Reporter to cover institutional investing, asset management, and the evolving landscape of financial services. This role involves breaking news, writing in-depth analyses, and developing a strong network of sources across the industry. The reporter will collaborate closely with editors and colleagues to deliver insightful, high-impact journalism that serves FundFire’s readership of industry professionals. Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position along with links to three clips. Clips can include articles, graphics, sound files of webcasts, or anything else which showcases your work.

Responsibilities

• Report and write daily news stories and longer analytical pieces on institutional investing and asset management.
• Develop a network of industry sources to uncover exclusive stories and provide in-depth coverage.
• Monitor trends, regulatory developments, and major shifts in asset management, private equity, hedge funds, and wealth management.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to ensure accuracy, clarity, and impact in reporting.
• Represent FundFire at industry events, conferences, and interviews to improve reporting and build relationships.
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and impartiality.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial journalism, business reporting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of institutional investing, asset management, and financial markets.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging articles under tight deadlines.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze sophisticated financial topics.
• Strong communication and networking skills to build and maintain industry contacts.
• Experience using data and analytics to improve reporting is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Health coverage
• 401k and company match
• Inclusive parental leave packages
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite)
• Flexible working pattern requests where feasible