Job Description

Wealth Management Correspondent (1 year contract position)


Financial News, the leading publication for City professionals, is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic journalist to cover Financial News's wealth management beat. This will be a one year maternity cover.


You will write front-page stories and in-depth features on the world's biggest wealth management firms. You will also be responsible for writing the weekly wealth management newsletter.


You will develop relationships with some of the most senior wealth executives in London, and break the biggest stories that matter to those both in and outside of the industry.


When you join Financial News, you become part of Dow Jones, one of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. We deliver newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, radio and television - including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands such as Barron's, MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal.


You Will:


Responsible for producing feature-length stories Be responsible the wealth management weekly newsletter Strongly reported stories that are agenda-setting. Develop a deep network of sources. Engage with a broader audience through social media. Writes short pieces for the FN online news desk where relevant. Help produce content for projects team where relevant.
You Have:


Capable of producing scoops. Produce fast, clean, compelling and accurate copy Experience of developing a broad network of well-placed sources Demonstrate understanding of digital journalism concepts and digital storytelling techniques. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the beat. Demonstrate a willingness to work as a team and cover for other reporters/editors where required.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.


Business Area: Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing


Job Category: Editorial/Journalism


Union Status:


Union role


Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.


This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.


Req ID: 49785