Reporter, Private Equity

PitchBook Data•New York, NY

5d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

PitchBook News seeks an experienced journalist to report and write news-driven, data-rich articles about major trends shaping the private equity market. PitchBook News is a growing team of writers and editors who produce compelling journalism with original insights. We shine a light on fascinating people, companies, and market trends while leveraging our best-in-class datasets to engage our audience. As a team, we pride ourselves on being endlessly curious and building a collaborative, reader-focused culture driven toward excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
2 years’ experience in financial journalism, or comparable analytical writing
Skill navigating data to find insights
Must be adept in firsthand reporting and research under deadline pressure
Write clearly and concisely with little or no rewriting by editors
Ability to create data-centric graphics or other visuals that can tell the story
Translating complex financial and tech topics with an engaging and authoritative voice
Initiative, and ability to pitch and develop your own story topics independently
Strong communication skills
Curiosity about a wide range of topics and trends
Proven ability juggling multiple projects amid various deadlines
Must be a team player who collaborates across the news team and other departments
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Experience writing about financial markets and technology is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Report on trends and major news about private equity deals, funds and management, leveraging your own reporting along with PitchBook proprietary data and research
Pitch and produce a wide range of timely content focused on original analytical feature stories, data-centric market snapshots, and breaking news stories
Write data-driven stories and analytical trend-focused pieces using PitchBook’s best-in-class datasets
Collaborate with PitchBook research analysts and designers to produce unique, insightful journalism
Build and cultivate a network of industry sources
Actively contribute to the news team’s coverage plans and future initiatives to foster team strength and effectiveness
Attend major conferences or other relevant events in person, including some travel when needed
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested