Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
A Financial Standard Journalist’s objectives are to:
- Maintain and grow our reputation for excellence in news coverage and research.
- Assist in the generation of content for Financial Standard, both online and print editions, video, and podcast.
- Actively participate in generating ideas for improving the overall Financial Standard’s editorial offering, including journal titles, and support the rest of the Rainmaker Group/ISS STOXX where necessary and appropriate.
- Act as ambassador for Financial Standard, helping to uphold and improve the company’s reputation and brand within the wider market.
Responsibilities
- Generate two – four articles daily for the online/print edition.
- To write in-depth and investigative feature articles and profiles as needed.
- Overseeing the smooth and timely production of a journal title and the podcast.
- Attend media conferences and other industry-related events at the direction of the editor.
- To raise the profile of Financial Standard.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media studies, finance, or a similar degree.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar/financial journalism role; preferably on digital media while experience in print is a plus.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as superb networking capabilities.
- Capable of maintaining an ethical and objective standard in reporting.
- Ability to generate original ideas and accurately fact-check information.
- A genuine interest in financial services, understanding of how the financial services industry impacts/influences wider society, and eagerness to learn more.
- Outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.
- Ability to work under pressure or in a fast-paced environment, working with tight deadlines and with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge and/or interest in responsible investing and corporate sustainability an advantage.
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What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
