Money and Business Reporter

i is looking for a Money and Business Reporter with a drive to break exclusive news and experience of writing about complicated subjects simply and interviewing people to bring dry stories to life. The role will be reporting daily on consumer money, personal finance and some business news stories predominantly for inews.co.uk’s growing digital audience. You will also be given opportunities to write for the i’s print edition. You will be part of the four-strong business and money desks team and will have responsibility for writing a broad range of personal finance news, explainers, features and interviews. Previous personal finance reporting is preferred, with the ideal candidate having either a minimum two years’ experience in a similar role at a national news outlet or relevant experience on a financial trade title.

A full NCTJ qualification is preferred, although applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and experience of writing to a high standard within the personal finance beat are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for a reporter to make a move up the ladder and join a thriving publishing operation at an exciting time in its development.

Main Responsibilities

Pitch and write news stories daily
Think of innovative ways to go beyond straight news reports, while still filing stories to strict deadlines
Ability to cover news events effectively for digital and print formats
Write quickly and accurately
Write across personal finance beats; broad experience preferred but there will also be opportunities to learn new patches
Good knowledge of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice
Commitment to i's editorial standards of impartial and incisive coverage. Appreciation for i’s audience and tone, and how to write stories that will appeal to our readers
Work with the audience team (including analysts, SEO, social, newsletter and app editors) to ensure that your stories are optimised to reach the widest readership
Package your stories with pictures, inline links and video where necessary to create compelling digital storytelling

Person Specification

Experience working in a digital breaking news environment
A hunger to report on the world of personal finance, bringing it to life for our readers
An enquiring and creative mind to go beyond the headlines
Able to file clean, accurate copy working to demanding deadlines
Experience of working in a cross-platform environment desirable
Confident with CMS and digital production
Strong team player who is happy work collaboratively with others
Excellent standards of written English
NCTJ (or similar) standard qualification
Effective and calm under pressure