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Reporter - Real Deals

Reporter - Real Deals

Real Deals MediaLondon, England
30+ days ago
Job description

Reporter, Real Deals

Salary : £ Competitive, full time

Location : Moorgate, London (hybrid working)

Sector : Journalism, private equity, business, finance, alternative assets

Real Deals Media is looking for a reporter with experience of financial journalism, ideally in private markets, to join its private-equity title Real Deals.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic reporter with strong networking skills to join a thriving news media title with an outstanding reputation and strong growth prospects.

Real Deals covers investment news in the private equity industry, focusing on fundraising efforts, deal announcements, fund exits and other developments in the sector.

We also provide more in-depth coverage, including interviews, analysis and commentary, and issue-specific features. The editorial team creates daily news and analysis articles, as well as working on regular print editions, podcasts, seminars, webinars, conferences and an annual awards ceremony.

We are a highly entrepreneurial team, which means there are endless opportunities for you to make your mark, whether through creating new content offerings or initiating new ways of working.

A reporter on Real Deals is expected to work independently to source articles and meet deadlines but also work collaboratively with their team to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include :

Content :

  • Find and write daily news, with a focus on looking beyond press releases and obtaining proprietary information
  • Produce regular news analysis content
  • Write editorial leaders and support the production of daily newsletters
  • Source and produce regular profiles of senior professionals within private equity firms
  • Produce regular long-form analysis features
  • Support the production of the print magazine and regular reports
  • Pitch new ideas for both magazine, online and video / audio

Events :

  • Attend and report on key sector conferences, webinars and events, including international travel
  • Hosting podcasts, webinars and roundtables (editorial and sponsored)
  • Moderating panels at conferences

    • Industry development :

  • Develop your network and build relationships across the private equity market
  • Increase awareness of our brand across the industry
  • Represent our brand at events (our own as well as industry events)
  • Collaborating with sister publication, Real Deals
  • Work with various people and divisions around the business to support our commercial activities and event production

    • Social Media :

  • Support social media activity (LinkedIn mostly for our readership)
  • Grow social media following and engagement

    • Opportunities :

  • Produce content across various platforms, including podcasts, webinars and virtual events
  • Become an expert in a fast evolving and increasingly important financial market
  • Own your beat / area of focus that interests you most

    • Skills, attributes and experience :

  • Minimum of two to three years’ experience as a business or finance multimedia journalist
  • Clear and concise writing ability
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Confident interviewing ability
  • A true team player - regular communication, flexibility and insight sharing
  • Ability to understand and translate complex topics
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to source off-diary stories
  • Reliable, accountable, self-starter and the ability to motivate yourself while working in the office or remotely
  • Strong research skills

    • Preferred skills, but not essential :

  • Prior podcast / video / webinar experience or readiness to learn
  • Comfortable using social media to network and promote stories
  • Commercial acumen

    • Company benefits :

    Real Deals Media aims to offer a comprehensive package of benefits to support all employees in their home lives, personal health and professional development.

  • 30 days' annual leave
  • Additional two days' volunteer leave
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Regular training to support your professional development
  • Private health insurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Competitive pension package
  • Season ticket loans

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