Ignites _,_ an online daily from the Financial Times, is looking for a
reporter to join its team covering the mutual fund and ETF industry. This
reporter will cover lawsuits filed by and against asset-management companies
as well as litigation trends in the industry that impact business practices.
The reporter will also cover the relationships between managers, commonly
referred to as subadvisors.
We are the premier publication covering the mutual fund, ETF and 401(k)
marketplaces, and a go-to source for industry decision-makers.
The position is based in Manhattan, however we have a hybrid remote-work
policy.
**What We Offer:**
The reporter will join a team of seasoned journalists in ferreting out scoops
and creating must-have content for executives working in the ever-changing
asset-management industry.
We break major industry stories and provide analysis that has been picked up
by major national papers, including The New York Times and _ _ Wall Street
Journal. We have also received several industry awards in areas including
investigative reporting, analysis and news coverage.
The ideal candidate will relish working a beat, developing a network of
sources, deriving narratives from legal and regulatory filings and breaking
news. We welcome creative ideas for presenting information to our readers
across print, graphic and video platforms. Applicants should be flexible and
comfortable working as part of a team.
The successful candidates will join an established, successful and profitable
_Financial Times_ publication with more than 125,000 paying readers.
**What You’ll Be Responsible For:**
* Reporting and writing at least three stories per week for our daily newsletter
* Mining public documents and developing a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
* Contributing to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and, when appropriate, graphics and other visualizations
* Attending industry events and meeting with sources to stay on top of the latest industry trends (including virtual events)
**What You’ll Bring:**
* A desire to join a team focused on keeping our publication’s market-leading position by contributing fresh, original content relevant to our niche audience
* Experience digging through lawsuits and other legal filings
* Proven ability to develop a network of sources
* Interest in working across media platforms, such as print, video, visuals
* Strong critical thinking skills
* No prior financial journalism experience is required, but candidates who have a particular interest in the topics described are encouraged to identify that when applying.
People from traditionally underrepresented communities, including women,
people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
**What’s in it for you? Our benefits and culture**
As an employee, you can expect:
* Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days
* Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for employees and their families
* Competitive 401k and company match, profit sharing, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits
* Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
* Flexible working
* Other great perks such as summer Fridays, volunteer days and in-office events
* Employee-led networks which promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace by connecting, engaging and empowering individuals across the organization
The annual salary range is $68,500 to $75,000, depending on experience.
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