Reporter - Mergermarket
ChicagoOn-siteFull-time
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A reporter covering corporate strategy and M&A developments for a business audience, writing three articles per week, breaking news on deals, and interviewing C-suite executives.
About this role
The Role:
Mergermarket, an ION Analytics company, is a leading provider of news and analysis on mergers & acquisitions and equity capital markets, is seeking a reporter to cover corporate strategy and M&A developments for a business audience. Mergermarket readers include investment banks, law firms, private equity firms and advisers who assist in middle-market deals. Mergermarket, as an ION Analytics publication, uses actionable reporting, predictive analytics and data to help subscribers uncover business opportunities and understand the market for their sector.
Reporters develop specific industry beats, break news on M&A developments and interview C-suite business development executives to highlight upcoming growth strategies.
Reporters are expected to publish three articles per week, as well as longer-term analysis, trend and feature pieces including GP profiles and trend stories. They may also contribute to Mergermarket events, multimedia projects including podcasts, or media appearances to showcase their expertise and sector knowledge.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
Skills
Breaking NewsBusiness JournalismCapital AllocationCopywritingEvent CoverageInterviewingInvestment StrategiesM&A ReportingPodcast ProductionSource Building
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