Reporter - Debtwire North America

@ ION Group
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Reporter - Debtwire North America

Posted 33 months ago

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About the job

Debtwire, part of ION, provides global fixed income news, analysis, and data. The role focuses on uncovering market scoops, reporting on stressed companies, and building industry contacts. Located in New York, offers opportunities for travel and conference moderation.

Requirements

  • Experience covering fixed-income markets
  • Strong report writing skills
  • Good time and communication skills
  • Networking and contact-building skills
  • Self-starter with cooperative attitude

Qualifications

  • 1+ year at financial news outlet or internship
  • Understanding of finance and legal markets
  • Investigative mindset
  • Interest in restructuring and distressed companies

Full job description

The Role:

Debtwire, a leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a reporter eager to break news in the North American credit market.

Working on the news desk in New York with sweeping views of Central Park, candidates will be expected to generate scoops on stressed and distressed companies as part of a team of journalists and credit and legal analysts. While we provide extensive market training on the job, the ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of finance and previous journalism experience.

Debtwire journalists are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources at investment funds, law firms, advisory shops and beyond. They also extensively collaborate with colleagues. We are looking for candidates with at least one year of experience working at a financial news outlet or internships at top tier publications.

The position offers opportunities for travel and moderating at industry conferences.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Drive to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on restructuring situations.
  • An investigative mindset and good writing skills.
  • An understanding of fixed income markets, a strong grasp of and an interest in the broader financial and legal markets.
  • Outstanding networking and contact building skills.
  • Excellent time management and communication ability.
  • A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach.

    • Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

    • Previous experience covering fixed-income markets a plus
    • Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
    • Time management and communication skills
    • Networking and contact-building skills
    • A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach 


    Salary Range and benefits: 

    The estimated salary range is $80,000 - $130,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

    Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth.  We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance,  short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

    About Us:

    We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

    Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

    Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

    ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

    Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

    ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

    ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor


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