Job Purpose
Editing sections on emerging markets (Africa and Middle East) and aspects of banking
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Research and write in-depth stories
• Set up and carry out high level interviews
• Build up technical knowledge of capital markets and banking
• Manage and write special reports
• Manage awards process and write up awards
• Chair roundtables and edit for print and on-line versions
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) is essential
• Previous journalistic experience (ideally gained from a similar publication)
• Extensive experience of writing and editing finance articles
• Experience of interviewing at a senior level up to CEO, CFO
• Experience of hosting round table events (including online) and writing up the key discussion points
• You should have previous experience of managing and writing an awards
• An interest in emerging markets (ideally Africa/Middle East)
• The ability to generate commercial ideas
Preferred
• Capital markets knowledge, public speaking skills, project management skills
This role will require extensive travel to the relevant regions.
