Reporter, Fintech Futures

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Informa Connect Full time

Company Description

FinTech Futures is the premier publishing platform for the worldwide financial services, banking, payments, and tech community. We provide daily news, in-depth analysis, and expert commentary across a comprehensive range of areas: fintech, banking tech, paytech, regtech, wealthtech, and lendtech.

Our broad readership and solid reputation (our history dates back to 1983, with the Banking Technology magazine), combined with in-depth coverage across fintech on a global scale, makes us the leading industry resource.

In addition to creating and delivering high-quality content across multimedia channels - including written content, webinars, video interviews, and the What the FinTech? podcast - FinTech Futures also provides marketing services and organises digital and physical events, including the PayTech Awards and Banking Tech Awards.

FinTech Futures is part of Informa Connect, a division of Informa PLC, a multinational publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions group.

Home to over 1,000 talented and passionate individuals, Informa Connect is a global business which delivers world-class live events and outstanding digital content to markets across 30 countries. From Biotech and Pharma to pop culture, we connect hard and fast with businesses to create exciting on-demand experiences who expect the very best.

It’s fast-paced and freedom-focused. Which means you’ll have the space to bring ideas to life and see the impact of your hard work in real time. If you’re looking to make a difference, you’ll find the support you need at Informa Connect - our community works together to deliver amazing results and will celebrate in your individual success. Move forward, move fast.

**Job Description**:
FinTech Futures is seeking a talented, energetic, and self-motivated Reporter to join our editorial team in London. We’re looking for a skilled journalist to discover, define, and track the stories emerging from inside the financial services and technology industry.

In this role, you will dig for the stories behind the press releases, research the topics, and source commentary from industry experts. You will need to be able to work well under pressure, be immune to jargon, and produce crisp, compelling copy for a time-strapped audience.

**In this role you will**:

- Report and write original, compelling, and insightful articles with context and a forward spin that will get the attention of the broad financial services and technology community.
- Proofread written content to ensure a high level of quality.
- Take ownership of the news reel and help aggregate and curate news, videos, podcasts, blogs, infographics, and event content for the FinTech Futures website.
- Take part in commercial projects, including content creation, webinar moderation, and video interviews.
- Act as occasional host of the What the Fintech? podcast, produced by FinTech Futures.
- Engage with users on our site, through social media and on multiple platforms, helping to drive traffic and grow our audience.
- Attend and produce written coverage of industry events both international and domestic.

**Qualifications**:

- 1-2 years of business journalism experience; some familiarity with the financial services and/or technology industry is preferred.
- Proven expertise as a tenacious reporter, graceful writer, and innovative content producer.
- Experience of being on camera, including presenting/moderating at digital or physical events (beneficial but not required).
- Understanding of digital platforms and analytics tools (Google Analytics, SEO, CMS etc).
- Strong editorial and proofreading skills.
- Strong networking skills.
- Adept at social media.

Additional Information

Just as no two days are the same, at Informa Connect we recognise that no two people are the same, putting diversity and inclusivity at the heart of what we do. This doesn’t happen by chance. We actively work to create a shared culture. It’s a place where individuals bring their own experience and insights to discover new opportunities and build a varied career. We want you to thrive as part of a fantastic community. We champion _you_.
- Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
- 25 days annual leave, 3 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday
- Competitive Benefits
- Work with high quality specialist products
- Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
- Share-Match options - become a shareholder
- Regular social events and networking opportunities


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