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The Role
We at PEI Group are looking for an editor or experienced journalist to join our Special Projects Editorial team based in London. In this wide-ranging role, you will work across PEI’s brands to produce reports covering the private equity, real estate, private debt and infrastructure markets, publishing valuable market insight for our subscribers across the alternative assets sector.
If you are already an editor, or an experienced journalist looking to make the next step in your career to become an all-rounded editor, we want to hear from you!
The reports will typically have sponsor involvement, and cover topics as diverse as ESG, human capital and trends in technology. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in journalism either as a reporter or an editor, ideally within the finance sector. It would also help if you’re data-savvy and have the ability to turn complex survey results into accessible editorial.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Produce reports and other ad-hoc publications, both print and digital, as well as videos and podcasts to complement PEI Group titles.
- Write, commission freelancers and edit copy to a high standard in terms of accuracy and style.
- Oversee production of each report or special project, managing flat plans and adhering to deadlines.
- Liaise with external clients to ensure guest commentaries, keynote interviews, roundtables and related materials are produced to PEI and client standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues across offices to develop original content ideas in print and for podcasts and videos.
About You
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent required
- Minimum of three years of experience in a journalism/editing role
- Demonstrable experience either as a reporter or an editor, ideally with a print or a B2B publication
- Ability to co-ordinate with journalists, the production team and design team to meet deadlines with as little stress as possible
- An understanding of the alternative assets and private equity industry
- Experience working with sponsors and commercial partners to produce thought leadership
- Ability to research market trends and data and help shape potential feature/report themes
- A high understanding of both print and digital journalism and the different approaches required
- Proficiency with CMS such as WordPress, Dropbox
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organised and approachable – we’re looking for someone who’s friendly and pleasant to work with but can still balance priorities when it comes to deadlines and producing high quality content
- Data savvy with the ability to turn complex survey results into accessible editorial content
- Collaborative approach – an ability to work effectively across multiple teams
- Able to remain focused in the face of multiple competing priorities and ensure key deadlines
- High degree of personal pride in own and company work, constantly striving to improve
- 25 days annual leave (+8 bank holidays)
- Holiday-Flex
- Gifted December Holiday
- Flexible working policy
- 4 days volunteer leave per year
- Life Cover
- Free access to Employee Assistance programme.
- Employee Referral scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 4.5% matched pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
