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Reporter, Financial Services and Retirement

Institutional Shareholder Services
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Are you a curious, driven journalist with a passion for finance? Do you thrive on uncovering industry trends, breaking news, and engaging with top executives? ISS Media—a trusted source for publications, news, awards, conferences, and research in the retirement plan and institutional investment industries—is looking for an ambitious Reporter to join our team.

 

About Us

Our media brands—PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISER, and Chief Investment Officer—are leading financial publications providing in-depth coverage of the employer-sponsored retirement plan and institutional investment sectors. Our editorial integrity and industry leadership set us apart, and we’re looking for journalists who can uphold these values while delivering high-impact reporting.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Write and publish daily news and feature-length articles for our websites.
  • Build strong industry relationships and develop key sources among top firms, recordkeepers, investment professionals, and executives.
  • Break news in legislative, regulatory, and executive arenas, covering the Department of Labor, Treasury, IRS, and SEC.
  • Conduct and publish exclusive interviews with industry leaders.
  • Attend industry events, report from conferences, and spot emerging trends.
  • Manage multiple assignments while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
  • Assist in producing newsletters, web content, and multimedia projects.

What You Bring

  • 0-5 years of experience in journalism or financial services, with a strong interest in covering retirement plans and institutional investing.
  • Ability to multitask and produce 1-2 news stories per day along with feature-length pieces.
  • A track record of breaking news and delivering well-reported, actionable stories.
  • Strong research skills, including the ability to analyze court filings, financial reports, and legislative documents.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with proficiency in AP Style.
  • Bonus skills: Understanding of financial markets, investing, HTML, WordPress, podcasting, video editing (FinalCut Pro), or copyediting.

Why Join Us?

  • Location & Accessibility: Work in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located near Grand Central and Port Authority, or in Washington, DC, near Metro access.
  • Compensation & Perks:
    • Base salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (based on experience and education).
    • Bonus & incentive eligibility.
    • Opportunity to grow within a highly respected financial media organization.

 

Join us and make an impact in the financial and retirement industries with insightful, high-quality journalism. Apply today!