Investors’ Chronicle is seeking a financial journalist to join our Personal Finance/Funds team. The successful candidate will provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and news for a sophisticated private investor audience on topics including funds, tax, pensions, and investment platforms.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce well-researched, opinionated articles on personal finance, including fund analysis, portfolio management, retirement planning and tax efficiency.
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Generate ideas and contribute to personal finance, funds, interviews, comment, news and feature sections.
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Interview fund managers, analysts and other key market participants.
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Deliver fresh, data-informed, authoritative and actionable content tailored to a range of investor experience levels.
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Support special projects such as the Top 50 Funds report and contribute to webinars, events and podcasts.
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Collaborate with the Digital Editor to grow online audiences.
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Work to deadlines set by the Production Editor, Editor and Deputy Editor while maintaining strong internal communication.
Required Skills and Experience
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Strong writing skills with the ability to turn technical financial topics into lively, opinionated copy for private investors.
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Analytical approach with an ability to interpret data and draw clear, well-argued conclusions.
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Organised and fast paced with excellent communication skills.
Desirable
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Experience covering financial markets, funds or personal finance.
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Knowledge of equity markets, investment platforms, tax and pensions.
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Prior experience of podcasting, webinars or multimedia journalism.
To apply, go here.