Graduate Trainee Reporter
Recruiter
BCT Resourcing
Listed on
8th June 2022
Location
London
Salary/Rate
£22000 - £30000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
2022-06-08 14:40:59
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Graduate / Trainee ReporterGreater London
£22,000 - £30,000 per annum
Our client is a financial media company operating across multiple markets which include trade & export, project, development bank and commodity finance. They offer their clients access into these markets via a variety of products including data, news, insight reports, and events across our three distinct brands. The flagship brand, launched over eight years ago and the product has managed to dominate a large percentage of the market share through its innovative and highly interactive events, unique data, and insight reports. This has led to the development of their newest products, which launched within the last three years. Based in London the role sits within the wider sales team for project, development, and infrastructure finance - the projects that change the world.
Incredibly flexible environment where you will be given the autonomy to direct your own path - all within a well thought out systems and industry training plan and with day-to-day mentoring from industry experts. The company currently has 93 employees located and this role is one of 20 new hires that will be made this quarter. They are looking for someone wanting to develop a career in international financial journalism, primarily development finance, project finance, and commodity finance in the international bond and loan markets. While they dont expect applicants to have experience in those markets, they are looking for someone who enjoys hunting for news and takes an analytical approach to stories - the ability to see the interesting angle and communicate complex arguments. Much of their deal analysis work is coloured by international events, so a genuine interest in global political and economic affairs is a must. Travel - being able to travel to different countries and see the world is absolutely paramount for this role. This is a NOT a remote content writing role. The client is organising events every month across the world - the last 5 locations were Berlin, Zurich, Miami, Rio and Lisbon. Hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office in London (west) and the rest remote, this will fluctuate each week as the clients / projects requires. The client is super keen to develop a working culture in the offices with employees meeting, working and socialising face 2 face. About you:
As a graduate you will be mentored by the editorial team and given one-to-one training on a variety of investment banking markets - project finance, trade finance, securitisation, infra funds, export credits, pre-export financing, development finance, impact investing, commodity finance etc. The bonus is on quality, informed copy rather than a race with the newswires, and many of our journalists go on to work for major financial news outlets - Reuters, Bloomberg, Financial Times etc. The role:
*At least 1 fresh-to-the-market 500 word news piece per day and 1-2 longer pieces
per week
*Interview people in senior positions in the investment banking/finance world
*Build a network of contacts to interview for future stories and features.
*Presenting and editing podcasts
*Attending their events and networking with industry
*Assist with their ‘Deals of the Year’ write ups and awards programme Mandatory Knowledge & Experience:
*Degree in English, journalism, economics
*British Citizen (no work permit needed to work in the UK)
*Desire to develop a career in international financial journalism
*Strong research and analytical skills
*Excellent phone manner
*Excellent written and spoken English
*Comfortable with the MS suit package
*A keen eye for detail along with critical thinking
*Strong prioritising and multitasking skills
*Interest in video editing would be a bonus Core and additional benefits:
*25 days annual leave per year
*Join a dynamic, engaged and ambitious team
*Lots of development opportunities and access to training budgets
*Flexible and hybrid working.
*Competitive ethical company pension scheme with Royal London
*Private medical insurance
*Employee Assistance Program
*Office shutdown each Christmas
*Cycle to work scheme
*Free gym access
*Free Pilates classes
*Perks platform
*Regular social and sporting activities
*Bright open office space located in South East London - near Battersea, Nine
Elms, Victoria, Vauxhall, Clapham, Brixton etc.
*Free breakfast, snacks and fruit in the office To be considered for this role, apply with your CV today!
