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The role
Investors’ Chronicle is looking for a financial journalist to provide in-depth analysis, news and commentary on collective investment vehicles, tax and pensions. The successful candidate will be joining our Personal Finance/Funds team to write for a private investor audience. Prior knowledge of equity markets and investment would be an advantage.
Candidates will be expected to have the ability to deliver content that is engaging, informative, authoritative and actionable, and to possess the analytical skills required to get behind the numbers and come to well-argued conclusions.
The successful applicant will be required to produce a variety of content including News, Features and Investment Ideas, to assist with special reports such as our Top 50 series among others, and to join in our weekly podcasts and occasional webinars/events.
In this role you will
- Write well-researched and opinionated articles on funds and all aspects of personal finance including managing an investment portfolio, retirement planning and tax efficiency
- Contribute ideas for the personal finance, funds, news, features, interviews and comment sections of the publication
- Interview fund managers and analysts
- Ensure that the content is fresh, actionable, agenda-setting, authoritative, that it utilises data, and caters for the sophisticated demands of our audience while being accessible to newer investors
- Contribute to reader engagement initiatives such as podcasts, webinars and also contribute ideas to enhance reader engagement with our content
- Meet deadlines as set out by the Production Editor and Editor/Deputy Editor and maintain excellent communication with those editors and the Digital Editor
- Work with the Digital Editor to grow online audiences
Required
- The writing skills to turn technical subject matter into lively and opinionated copy for a private investor audience
What’s in it for you?
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 (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
