Institutional Investor seeks staff writer

Institutional Investor is looking for a motivated and talented Staff Writer to join our team in New York and support the continued growth of the business. On a daily basis, you will report and write on the characters, firms, controversies, trends, issues, research, and general happenings within the world of institutional asset management and finance for Institutional Investor.

Responsibilities:

• Report institutional investing news accurately, fairly, and quickly.
• Meet (virtually and, eventually, in person) with sources to build relationships that will result in better reporting and writing.
• Write clear and accurate news stories that are regularly published online.
• Use company social media accounts to promote Institutional Investor stories.

Key Interfaces

• Build relationships with sources and public relations firms.
• Interview sources to develop and produce reporting.
• Work with Institutional Investor editors to define, improve, and publish articles.
• Keep editors informed of ongoing reporting projects and any source meetings.
• Provide art directors necessary information for them to create art to accompany stories.

Qualifications

• Reporting, news writing, interview and source development are necessary for this role.
• It is important to have the ability to understand and write about complex financial concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Experience with content management systems, social media, and Excel a plus.
• At least one year covering finance at a trade publication OR have studied financial journalism at an undergraduate or graduate level.
• At least one journalism internship in college.

To apply, go here.