Reporter, Emea Financials News - London, United Kingdom - S&P Global

S&P Global

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09
Reporter, EMEA Financials News

S&P Global Market Intelligence seeks an experienced reporter with a passion for financial news and journalism to join our Europe, Middle East and Africa financials news team.

The Team:

The EMEA Financials News team includes London-based reporters and editors, as well as journalists in mainland Europe and the Philippines.

You will also interact with other members of S&P Global Market Intelligence's wider global news team. You will be surrounded by experienced journalists and analysts committed to accuracy, fairness, timeliness and relevance. It's a fast-paced newsroom environment that is congenial and professional.

The Impact:

You will write impactful, insightful stories about the Europe, Middle East and Africa banking and financial services industries (with a particular focus on Europe).

Our real-time, subscription-based news service reaches an influential readership that includes investment bankers, buy
- and sell-side teams, C-suite professionals and regulators. Our massive database of market, regulatory and corporate data offers ample opportunities to enhance and drive our news content.

We comb through regulatory filings, attend top industry events and monitor market trends to bring readers the information they need to know.

Our comprehensive and timely news gathering operation, combined with our enterprise journalism, creates a unique news source essential to any sector-focused professional.

What's in it for you:

Explore a highly rewarding career path with room for professional growth, recognition and rewards

Utilize our unmatched database of market, regulatory and corporate data to enrich your ability to deliver high-quality news

Brainstorm with colleagues who share deep knowledge and passion about the sectors they cover

Grow your source base and industry knowledge by attending conferences and events in the UK and mainland Europe

Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including annual, performance-driven bonuses and a flexible working culture.

Responsibilities:

Regularly pitch workable story ideas

Write long-form stories and data-driven analyses, as well as shorter, timely pieces

Collaborate with in-house data experts to find ways to incorporate data into stories, driving our news beyond the headlines

Collaborate with Production team to craft creative infographics and visuals

Attend conferences, further build out your book of contacts/sources, and research topics in your coverage area

There are also opportunities for panel moderation, in-house presentations and other initiatives to help build our brand

What we're looking for:

Basic qualifications and experience:

Strong writing skills and a strong command of journalistic practices (AP style, libel issues, etc.)

Several years' experience working in business journalism

An affinity for analyzing numbers, using in-house data intelligence, financial reports and other industry information

Effective communication skills:
You will need to collaborate with a wide group of team members, some in the same office and some located elsewhere

Openness to editorial feedback

A desire to own your coverage and beat other outlets to the big stories

Native-level (or near-native-level) spoken and written English skills

Preferred qualifications and experience:

Experience covering the EMEA financial sector a big advantage

Experience working with remote teams

Fluency in other European languages would be an advantage, especially French, Spanish and Italian

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information.

Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day.

We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.

Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied