Investors Chronicle magazine has been providing private investors with weekly stock market analysis since 1860. This makes it one of the oldest magazines in the world.
Purpose
Reporting to the personal finance editor, the personal finance writer covers personal finance issues, such as investment funds and retirement planning, for the magazine and website.
Key Tasks
- Contribute articles on personal finance and funds to both the website and print publication
- Contribute news stories and features on a regular basis· Maintain contacts across the sector
- Generate ideas for and record items for FT podcasts/IC webcasts
- Liaise regularly with the personal finance editor and production editors (print and online) regarding copy flow and meeting deadlines
- From time to time write copy for one-off guides and special supplements
- Deputise for the personal finance editor when she is away
- Speak at Investors Chronicle events
Essential Skills
Excellent writing and interviewing skills. Ability to understand complex investment issues and communicate these to private investors.
Desirable Skills
Sound knowledge of investment funds and ability to analyse fund performance and prospects, knowledge of investment issues, retirement planning and taxation. Experience of writing for consumer audience.