FTAdviser seeks a reporter in London

FTAdviser, the go-to website for financial advisers, has a vacancy for a reporter or senior reporter to boost its news coverage in another pivotal year for the sector.

Focusing on either the investment or the regulation & industry issues beats, the successful candidate will be able to to deliver breaking news, obtain exclusives, work on investigative articles and marshal data to produce top-quality stories. Put simply, they will have the knack for knowing what makes a good story. A willingness to contribute to our range of editorial podcasts, live blogs, videos/webinars and events would also be welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Write daily news stories for FTAdviser.com as well as dedicating time to longer, more in-depth pieces

• Develop story ideas from a variety of sources including industry sources, regulatory filings, investment datasets, and so on

• Have the judgment to report the real story rather than the angle a specific source is pushing

• Write articles that are accurate and balanced, with the appropriate context and depth

• Use data, and data visualisation tools, to improve the way we tell our stories.

Required Skills / Experience 

• News reporting experience, ideally relating to the world of retail investment

• Good knowledge of the UK financial advice sector

• NCTJ qualified

• Proven ability to write clearly and accurately and to meet multiple daily deadlines

• Personable, adaptable, and a quick learner.

To apply, go here.