ION Group is hiring: Editor - Mergermarket in Chicago

The Role: Mergermarket, an ION Analytics company, is a leading provider of news and analysis on mergers & acquisitions and equity capital markets, is seeking an editor/reporter to write and edit stories on corporate strategy and M&A developments for a business audience. Mergermarket readers include investment banks, law firms, private equity firms, and advisers who assist in middle-market deals. Mergermarket, as an ION Analytics publication, uses actionable reporting, predictive analytics, and data to help subscribers uncover business opportunities and understand the market for their sector. Mergermarket journalists develop specific industry beats, break news on M&A developments, and interview C-suite business development executives to highlight upcoming growth strategies. Editors help hone these stories into actionable content for our readers that meet our quality and size thresholds. This role will be expected to publish at least 10 reported stories per month as well as edit stories from other members of the team, which could include origination and scoops, as well as longer-term analysis, trend and feature pieces. They may also contribute to Mergermarket events, multimedia projects including podcasts, or media appearances to showcase their expertise and sector knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Write an average of 10 or more stories per month, including forward-looking stories highlighting company growth strategies Edit Mergermarket stories to adhere to style, size, and quality guidelines Develop and maintain market contacts to break news on sector and company M&A plans Engage with a sophisticated M&A and industry community through event attendance and source building Collaborate with Mergermarket journalists in the Americas and across the globe to break news Travel to industry and Mergermarket conferences as necessary Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: 3+ years business journalism experience Interest in exploring, understanding and telling the story of company’s growth plans and current obstacles Strong interviewing skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for breaking news and uncovering closely guarded information and maintaining strong source relationships Ability to write and edit clear, concise and actionable copy Proficiency in understanding capital allocation and investment strategies Salary Range: The estimated salary range is $110,000-140,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills. About us: We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Mergermarket, an ION Analytics company, is seeking an editor/reporter to write and edit stories on corporate strategy and M&A developments for a business audience . This role will be expected to publish at least 10 reported stories per month as well as edit stories from other members of the team . En Español: El papel: Mergermarket, una compañía de ION Analytics, es un proveedor líder de noticias y análisis sobre fusiones y adquisiciones y mercados de capital equitativo, está buscando un editor/reporter para escribir y editar historias sobre estrategias corporativas y desarrollos en M&A para una audiencia empresarial. Los lectores de Mergermark incluyen bancos de inversión, firmas de abogados, empresas de capital privado y asesores que ayudan en acuerdos del mercado medio. Responsabilidades clave: Escribir un promedio de 10 o más historias por mes, incluidas historias prospectivas que destaquen las estrategias de crecimiento de la empresa Editar historias de Mergermarket para adherirse a las pautas de estilo, tamaño y calidad Desarrollar y mantener contactos del mercado para romper noticias sobre los planes de fusiones y adquisiciones sectoriales y corporativas Engañarse con una sofisticada comunidad de M&A e industria a través de asistencia al evento y creación de fuentes Colaborar con periodistas de mergermarket en las Américas y en todo el mundo para publicar noticias Viajar hacia la industria y conferencias de mergers como sea necesario Habilidades requeridas, calificaciones y experiencia en journalismo empresarial: 3 años + Experiencia Interés en explorar, comprender y contar la historia de los planes y obstáculos actuales del negocio Las empresas ofrecen habilidades de entrevistas sólidas, con una aptitud demostrada para romper relaciones estratégicas y descubrir información salarial cerrada y manteniendo a los editores Proficiedad para escribir, distribuir y analizar datos financieros. Fundada en 1999, hemos logrado un crecimiento tremendo al reunir a algunas de las mejores y más exitosas compañías de tecnología financiera del mundo. • Más de 2.000 empresas líderes mundiales, incluyendo el 50% de Fortune 500 y 30% de los bancos centrales del mundo, confían en las soluciones ION para gestionar su efectivo, banca interna, cadena de suministro de productos básicos, comercio y riesgo.