Mergermarket journalists develop specific industry beats, break news on M&A developments, and interview C-suite business development executives to highlight upcoming growth strategies. Editors help hone these stories into actionable content for our readers that meet our quality and size thresholds.
This role will be expected to publish at least 10 reported stories per month as well as edit stories from other members of the team, which could include origination and scoops, as well as longer-term analysis, trend and feature pieces. They may also contribute to Mergermarket events, multimedia projects including podcasts, or media appearances to showcase their expertise and sector knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Write an average of 10 or more stories per month, including forward-looking stories highlighting company growth strategies
- Edit Mergermarket stories to adhere to style, size, and quality guidelines
- Develop and maintain market contacts to break news on sector and company M&A plans
- Engage with a sophisticated M&A and industry community through event attendance and source building
- Collaborate with Mergermarket journalists in the Americas and across the globe to break news
- Travel to industry and Mergermarket conferences as necessary
Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience
- 3+ years business journalism experience
- Interest in exploring, understanding and telling the story of company’s growth plans and current obstacles
- Strong interviewing skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for breaking news and uncovering closely guarded information and maintaining strong source relationships
- Ability to write and edit clear, concise and actionable copy
- Proficiency in understanding capital allocation and investment strategies
Salary Range The estimated salary range is $110,000-140,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.
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