Real Assets Reporter

Money-Media, a fast growing division of the FT, is an online media firm which provides news and intelligence for specialized businesses through their extensive suite of products.

FundFire, a Money-Media publication, is seeking a reporter to real assets for its FundFire Alternatives weekly.

This is a dynamic market segment that includes some of the biggest names in finance. This beat will look at how hedge funds and other alternative managers build products around real estate, commodities and other corners of the private market that give investors access beyond stocks and bonds.

Alternatives are an increasingly important asset class, as investors look for ways to hedge against potential market swings, beat inflation and deliver returns in all market environments. Often, these investments underpin the ability pensions, insurance companies, universities and endowments to deliver on their objectives.

We need a reporter with a proven track record of breaking down barriers and developing sources in an opaque industry to find news that would otherwise go unreported. The ideal candidate for this job will also be able to find scoops and produce in-depth, analytical pieces using public records, data and whatever other information they may find.

FundFire’s 100,000-strong readership includes top executives from the U.S. institutional and high-net-worth investment management industry, including the investment managers that manage and market institutional investment products, the investment offices of wealth managers, investment consultants, defined benefit pension funds, university endowments, nonprofits and foundations, as well as financial advisors.

Prior experience covering finance is not required for this job.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, stable, profitable, respected publication and help expand its reach into new markets.

Qualifications/Attributes

Four-to-five years’ experience working as a journalist, preferably on a daily deadline. We are open to all levels of experience above that point.
A track record of working successfully as part of a team
Strong ability to generate and pitch ideas
A self-motivated, detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who works constantly to improve their skills
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel

To apply:

Please include a resume, cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position and provide links to three clips. Clips can include articles, graphics, sound files of webcasts, or anything else which showcases your work.