Finance Reporter

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS Media, a provider of publications, digital assets, conferences and research that are highly regarded for their editorial integrity, objectivity, and leadership within the retirement plan industry, is seeking an energetic journalist with an ability to break news and a fascination with finance to join our team in New York. 

Our brand, PLANADVISER, is a financial publication/brand whose target readers are the men and women who advise companies and individuals about their employer-sponsored retirement plan offerings. The PLANADVISER brand includes online daily news and newsletters, a print magazine, proprietary research, conferences, and multiple awards programs. 

We’re seeking someone who is personable enough to hold court with a room full of advisers and executives, and savvy enough to spot trends and news in the adviser and retirement plan industries. The right person will work with industry sources to deliver daily news stories, scoops and larger trend pieces on top advisory shops, recordkeepers, investment firms, etc —all backed with excellent writing skills. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Pitching, sourcing and writing spot news and long-form news articles for the PLANADVISER website on a daily basis, as well as editing the work of colleagues for the same medium. 

• Developing close contacts within the employer-sponsored retirement plan world. 

• Breaking news by working sources, reporting from conferences and attending public meetings. 

• Researching the world’s top retirement plans and advisers. 

• Producing feature-length and long-form articles for the PLANADVISER website. 

• Managing multiple assignments while meeting daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. 

• Sourcing and producing interviews with retirement plan/adviser/investment manager executives and industry thought leaders. 

• Producing daily and bi-monthly newsletters and posting stories to the web. 

• Ability to network.

• Helping develop video and podcast interviews with top industry executives. 

• Helping to manage social media platforms. 

Qualifications 

• 0-5 years of experience in journalism or financial services, who takes initiative in finding, pitching and delivering well-reported and “actionable” stories. Has a strong interest in issues affecting retirement plans in the form of spot news and long-form articles.

• Ability to multitask and to deliver 1-2 news stories per day, plus regular feature and in-depth stories for both print and online. 

• Ability to read and understand and break news from court filings. 

• Knowledge of AP Style. 

• Good track record of reporting on the financial industry. 

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to “work a room.”

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Added plus: HTML, WordPress, FinalCut Pro, podcast and copyediting experience. 

Why Join Us?

• Location & Accessibility: Work in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located near Grand Central and Port Authority.

• Compensation & Perks:

  • Base salary: $65,000 - $73,000 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!

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

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.

Specifically, Media at ISS STOXX comprises a highly regarded set of publications, digital assets, and research known for their editorial integrity, objectivity, and leadership within the industry, as well as a conference business in the retirement segment.

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We are proud to offer the following featured benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options
• Midtown - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority

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