Senior Reporter

Senior Reporter

We are seeking a Senior Reporter to join Citywire s editorial team, with a key responsibility for driving and expanding our coverage of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

The ETF sector has become a key focus for Citywire as we aim to grow and deepen our coverage in this area. ETFs are an increasingly significant part of the investment landscape, offering insights into various market trends, strategies, and innovations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead coverage, break important stories, interview major figures, and deliver in-depth analysis on the ETF market and its impact on investors.

What you ll be doing:

-Lead our ETF coverage by breaking original, engaging stories on ETF-related announcements and their significance for our readers.

-Develop and execute a strategy for covering key trends, developments, and innovations in the ETF sector, ensuring Citywire remains at the forefront of this growing area.

-Conduct interviews with fund managers and other key figures.

-Build and maintain strong relationships with fund managers, ETF issuers, and other key figures in the ETF space to ensure exclusive content and insights.

-Provide in-depth analysis and insights on the ETF sector, leveraging data and market trends to inform and shape coverage.

-Collaborate closely with other parts of the editorial team to ensure cohesive and comprehensive ETF reporting across digital platforms.

What we re looking for:

-Financial Journalism Experience: Proven experience in financial journalism, with a deep understanding of investment markets and the ability to report on complex financial topics with clarity and insight.

-Editorial Leadership: Experience assisting in editorial processes, refining content, and ensuring quality, with a willingness to take on additional editorial responsibilities as needed.

-Strong Communication Skills: You can build rapport with contacts, ask the right questions, and explain complex topics clearly and effectively.

-Ambition & Curiosity: A natural curiosity and eagerness to continue learning about the financial sector.

-Self-Starter: You can work independently, chase news leads, and break important stories that matter to our audience, while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

-Interest in Video and Podcasts: While experience may be required to build up to this, presenting video events and podcasts could become a significant part of the role over time.

Meet Citywire

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights.

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale.

Join the team at the Heart of Wealth.

Our perks:

-Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 25 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after three years' service, and 30 days after five years' service, in addition to bank holidays.

-Flexible working options.

-£480 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.

-Eye-test and glasses allowance.

-Competitive private pension scheme.

-Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day one of employment.

-Well-being support: Access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.

-Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.

-Techscheme: Purchase the latest tech through our employer scheme, spreading the cost over 12 months with National Insurance savings.

-After two years of continuous service, access group income protection, private medical, and dental insurance.

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.