Reporter in City of London

Job description

Reporter

We are looking for a Reporter to join Citywire’s highly motivated and ambitious editorial team. London-based, this reporter will break exclusive news, interview major figures and deliver insightful analysis for our audience of financial advisers.

We’re looking for a driven individual who can build strong relationships with contacts and meet tight deadlines with creative and original stories (not regurgitate press releases).

What you’ll be doing:

-Contribute to our online daily news service by sourcing stories and interviewing key figures in the financial advice and wider investment space.

-Grow a contact book of key people in the advice and investment world by networking and interviewing people.

-Cover a wide array of topics, including investment trends and how they impact client portfolios and what is going on at financial planning businesses.

-Break original and exclusive news that matters for advisers and the wider investment world.

What we’re looking for:

-Ambition & Curiosity: A natural curiosity and desire to learn about the financial sector and to develop new reporting skills. A prior knowledge or interest in investments or finance is preferred, but not essential.

-Strong Communication skills: You have the ability to build rapport with contacts, ask the right questions, and explain complex topics clearly and effectively.

-Enthusiasm for data: You will be comfortable working with numbers and be interested in developing your skills to pitch and develop data-led stories about investing and the advice market.

-Fast-Paced Environment: You are comfortable working to tight deadlines and can thrive in a fast-paced news environment.

-Self-Starter: You can work independently, chase news leads, and break important stories that matter to our audience of financial advisers.

Meet Citywire

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights.

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale.

Join the team at the forefront of the global asset management industry.

Our perks:

-Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 25 days per annum, increasing to 28 days after three years' service, and 30 days after five years' service, in addition to bank holidays.

-Flexible working options.

-£480 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.

-Eye-test and glasses allowance.

-Competitive private pension scheme.

-Critical illness cover and group life assurance from day one of employment.

-Well-being support: Access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.

-Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.

-Techscheme: Purchase the latest tech through our employer scheme, spreading the cost over 12 months with National Insurance savings.

-After two years of continuous service, access group income protection, private medical, and dental insurance.

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English