Dealreporter, a digital news service that is part of the Mergermarket Group, has an opening for a business journalist to cover companies in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
This role is entirely focused on original reporting and is a great opportunity for a reporter looking to move into an investigative journalism position in a high-profile beat. There is no aggregation or re-writing of other news reports in this position.
Articles may range from an exclusive report on companies for sale to analyzing how a new product will impact the fortunes of companies. Dealreporter stories are read by major hedge funds, institutional investors, investment banks and corporations.
The right candidate will work with a team to generate original story ideas, make new sources and quickly pick up financial information. Overtime, the candidate will have an opportunity to develop industry executives, private equity/venture capital executives or M&A advisors as sources. The right candidate should be as happy reporting a story independently as working with a team of reporters based around the world. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working at a technology or financial news service, website or newspaper. Candidates with experience working as a sellside or buyside financial analyst will also be considered.
Key Skills:
- Keen interest in the business of technology
- Ability to interview senior executives and dealmakers
- Strong aptitude for understanding SEC filings, balance sheets etc
- Ability to pick up on trends and develop original angles for stories
This role can be based in either New York, San Francisco or Washington DC.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Ed Mullane, TMT editor, at ed.mullane@dealreporter.com. Successful applicants will be invited to send clips and for phone interviews.
