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Role / Position Overview
Financial Advisor IQ, the leading publication covering wealth management, is looking for an experienced financial journalist who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.
We want an energetic reporter who will dive into the world of broker-dealers to develop the inside sources and know-how needed to produce exclusive, must-read stories. We seek team players who thrive in a work environment that offers both collegiality and healthy competition.
Duties
The job requires a reporter who can work on a daily deadline and write and report three or more in-depth articles a week. You will jump right into the beat, and talk to financial advisors about what makes them, and their practices tick. We want someone who has a nose for news, can develop a network of sources and manage a pipeline of enterprise stories. You will be expected to interview top industry executives, comb through public filings and to generate exclusive stories.
You will contribute to all sections and formats of Financial Advisor IQ editorial including video interviews and features, online discussions and webcasts. There are occasional opportunities to contribute to the Financial Times and travel to conferences.
Every reporter and editor at Financial Advisor IQ is held to fundamental standards of integrity, honesty and journalistic ethics.
Qualifications/Attributes
Passion for delivering readers fresh news and sophisticated insights
An engaging interview style that promotes confidence and open dialogue with seasoned business leaders
At least three years' experience in financial or business beat reporting and in writing longer analytical articles
Experience with content in multiple formats (e.g. photo, video, charts & graphs, etc.) and working stories from concept to publication
A high personal standard of excellence and sense of pride in your work
Excellent editorial judgment
Attention to detail
Curiosity and a desire to learn
Entrepreneurial spirit
We’re an equal opportunity employer. As part of Nikkei, we offer great benefits in a supportive and collegial working environment and the opportunity to work with others who are passionate about their jobs. This position would be located in our New York offices in lower Manhattan.
Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working, medical cover, and enhanced maternity & paternity packages. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further information
Candidates should be aware that new employees will be required to be vaccinated by their start date, meaning they have received all of the recommended doses for either a one dose or two dose COVID-19 vaccine, and provide proof of vaccination status (e.g. CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) , which will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely-held religious belief or a medical disability where it does not pose an undue hardship on the Company.
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