Data journalist
London, England
Content - Full time

Description

Infopro Digital is global digital information, research and events business serving the global risk, financial technology and insurance markets. It's home to a series of market-leading business-to-business media brands including Risk.net, Central Banking and WatersTechnology.

Our content is read by business heads, traders, risk managers, and compliance and operations professionals at major financial firms, as well as by regulators and policy makers worldwide.

Infopro Digital is seeking a journalist to join its expanding data team. The successful applicant will develop and produce content for the various data-driven news and analysis sections across our publications.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of financial markets and the ability to spot interesting stories in data, confidence using Microsoft Excel and other data management packages, as well as programming skills. Promising candidates without a finance background will be considered.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Produce daily articles using data published in multiple structured and unstructured formats on central banks, commercial banks, insurers, funds and derivatives markets
• Produce accurate, well-researched copy in house style
• Use programming skills to assist with and automate data extraction efforts
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in financial products, markets and central banks
• Work closely with team members and support the wider editorial staff on their projects
• Contribute to identifying new data sources and developing new coverage areas
• Be punctual, organised and professional in all aspects of the role
• Adhere to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and integrity

Requirements

• Knowledge of financial markets
• Experience with programming languages
• Ability to produce high-impact stories using data-driven tools
• Demonstrated experience using tools such as spreadsheets for acquiring and analysing data
• Ability to produce accurate, engaging and analytical copy to a high-quality standard and in accordance with house style
• Fluent written and spoken English is imperative
• High level of organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Willingness to take full ownership of editorial beat
• Able to act as an ambassador for the company and its publications, maintaining high standards of integrity and ethics
• A team player inclined to work towards group objectives

Benefits

We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.

We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working based on employee needs.
• 25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bonusly employee recognition
• Employee discount scheme
• Onsite monthly chair massage
• Eye-care vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Agile/remote working
• Additional life assurance
• Bike to work
• Buying holiday
• Dental insurance
• Add partner to gym membership
• Health cash plan

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