Posted On: August 22, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Pageant Media

Company Description

Pageant Media is a global independent provider of business intelligence and insight, specializing in the financial services sector.

Fund Intelligence is the mutual fund-focused group within Pageant Media providing asset managers with must-have information and peer-to-peer networks.

Job Description

Fund Action, the Fund Intelligence group’s mutual fund and retirement industry publication, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic New York-based financial reporter to generate timely coverage of mutual fund and exchange-traded fund marketing, strategy and product development.

This position functions as part of a team of reporters across eight related mutual fund information networks. The title includes a weekly print publication, daily news website, as well as a calendar of panel briefings, webinars and awards events.

Ideal candidates are interested in financial reporting, prepared to break daily news, and are up for the challenge of covering the nuances of this fast-paced industry. The successful hire must be motivated to pitch self-generated scoops and file consistently clean and accurate copy on deadline.

Responsibilities:

o Pitch and write at least one daily news story and one weekly news feature or analysis
o Travel occasionally to cover industry conferences and build contacts
o Cultivate a network of sources by working the phones, arranging in-person meetings, and attending industry events.
Qualifications and experience:
o Degree in journalism preferred
o 1-10 years working in a newsroom or related field
o Proficiency working with social media, data and content management systems

To Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter and writing samples to Dervedia Thomas, editor of Fund Action, at d.thomas@pageantmedia.com.