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Role / Position Overview FundFire, part of the Financial Times, is recruiting a talented, motivated journalist to take on our endowments, foundations and investment consultants beat. In this role, you’ll follow the money and report on how large and influential institutional investors are putting their assets to work. You’ll cover how university endowments are navigating a fraught environment while contending with demands from the Trump administration and activists seeking divestment agendas. You’ll write about charitable foundations investing and how institutional consultants shape investment decisions of the biggest institutional investors.
Key Responsibilities
Report and write at least three stories per week for our daily newsletter
Develop a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
Contribute to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and where appropriate graphics and visualizations
Attend industry events and meet with sources to stay on top of latest industry trends (including virtual events)
Required Skills / Experience
Experience covering a newsroom beat, preferably on a daily deadline
Strong ability to generate and pitch ideas
Demonstrated ability to develop sources
A track record of working successfully as part of a team
Attention to detail and ability to produce well written accurate content
Strong journalistic ethics and knowledge of newswriting fundamentals
Prior experience covering finance is not required
To Apply
A resume
A cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for the position
Links to three clips of your work
What’s in it for you? Our benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to provide best‑in‑class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k, company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and opportunities to give back to community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Compensation Salary range for NYC office: $71,000 – $80,000. Position is covered by CWGEE union. Salary range may vary for other locations.
Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. If you require adjustments or personalization for the application process or interview, let us know. Contact talent@ft.com for assistance.
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Role / Position Overview FundFire, part of the Financial Times, is recruiting a talented, motivated journalist to take on our endowments, foundations and investment consultants beat. In this role, you’ll follow the money and report on how large and influential institutional investors are putting their assets to work. You’ll cover how university endowments are navigating a fraught environment while contending with demands from the Trump administration and activists seeking divestment agendas. You’ll write about charitable foundations investing and how institutional consultants shape investment decisions of the biggest institutional investors.
Key Responsibilities
Report and write at least three stories per week for our daily newsletter
Develop a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
Contribute to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and where appropriate graphics and visualizations
Attend industry events and meet with sources to stay on top of latest industry trends (including virtual events)
Required Skills / Experience
Experience covering a newsroom beat, preferably on a daily deadline
Strong ability to generate and pitch ideas
Demonstrated ability to develop sources
A track record of working successfully as part of a team
Attention to detail and ability to produce well written accurate content
Strong journalistic ethics and knowledge of newswriting fundamentals
Prior experience covering finance is not required
To Apply
A resume
A cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for the position
Links to three clips of your work
What’s in it for you? Our benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to provide best‑in‑class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k, company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and opportunities to give back to community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Compensation Salary range for NYC office: $71,000 – $80,000. Position is covered by CWGEE union. Salary range may vary for other locations.
Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. If you require adjustments or personalization for the application process or interview, let us know. Contact talent@ft.com for assistance.
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