Reporter - The Deal

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The Deal, part of With Intelligence and S&P Global, is seeking an M&A reporter to join its New York newsroom. They will be responsible for delivering a consistent level of exclusive early-stage news on US private equity deals for a particular sector.

The position reports directly to a Senior Editor and is ideal for a journalist with a desire to cultivate sources and regularly produce exclusives on complex or sensitive stories.

While sector-specific expertise is not required, prior experience covering an industry and developing a strong source base that can generate scoops will be considered an asset. Coverage may include industrials, financial services, technology or other sectors, depending on newsroom needs. This is a hybrid role, combining remote and in-office work, with opportunities to travel to major industry events and conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exclusive, source-based articles
• Build and maintain strong relationships with bankers, lawyers, investors, company executives, and other key players.
• Become our M&A expert in a specific sector
• Cover potential transactions at an early enough stage that they are actionable for our subscribers
• Attend and report from conferences, events and meetings to drive fresh, agenda-setting coverage.
• Work collaboratively with editors and colleagues to shape impactful, forward-looking reporting.

Requirements:
• Proven reporting experience, preferably in financial journalism, though other beats considered if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to break exclusive or complex stories.
• Interest in business and financial markets.
• Ability to develop sources and consistently uncover news.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to make technical or complex information accessible to a sophisticated readership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom and managing multiple storylines simultaneously.

Benefits:
• Generous 24 days PTO and Bank Holidays
• Discretionary Bonus
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wellness Days and Incentives
• Matched 401k
• Health and Dental Plans
• Birthday day off
• Employee assistance program
• Travel loan scheme
• Charity days
• Breakfast provided in the office
• Social Events throughout the year

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.