Reporter

Arizent’s mission is to advance professional communities across a variety of today’s most transformational industries, including Financial Services. We do this by uncovering powerful ideas, rallying industry leaders around them, and benchmarking their progress. Our services include the distribution of powerful content across digital channels, as well as making meaningful connections through our live events and peer networks.

We are looking for innovative thinkers with expertise to help realize our vision. If you’re interested in an organization that combines a storied 150-year legacy with a start-up mentality, we invite you to get to know us: www.arizent.com
About the position:

The Bond Buyer is seeking a skilled reporter to join its team, for a role predominantly covering securities law and regulation, along with some responsibilities related to infrastructure, tax law and policy. Ideal candidates will have experience covering finance and government and at least a working knowledge of the U.S. municipal bond market. Essential skills include an ability to break news as well as write longer analytical and feature stories on the most important trends and developments in a specialized area of coverage.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Report and break news on a tight deadline.
• Research and write at least three to five articles per week that are a mix of breaking news content and feature stories.
• Report, break news, and develop ongoing coverage of the assigned beat.
• Cultivate sources and generate enterprise story ideas.
• Work closely with editors and other colleagues in multiple coverage areas.
• Attend industry conferences and press events as needed.

Preferred candidates will offer:
• Excellent explanatory writing, reporting and news management skills
• Experience covering finance and/or government
• Ability to work independently and multi-task on a constant basis, plus work well as part of a team of editors and reporters
• Proven ability to report and break news on tight deadline
• Familiarity with web publishing and content management systems
• Strong social media skills
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar discipline
• Three or more years of full-time experience in an online or print publication

Additional responsibilities:
Reporters for The Bond Buyer are expected to contribute to and participate in all channels and platforms in which we engage our readers. Those activities include:
• Create social media posts on a daily basis.
• Participate in digital media, including podcasts, web seminars, video interviews, and so on.
• Participate in live and virtual events hosted by The Bond Buyer and other Arizent brands.
• Represent The Bond Buyer in other media, industry events, and other public contexts.

Job Requirements:
Preferred candidates will have the following attributes:
• A passion for business reporting. Candidates with demonstrated experience covering municipal finance, the bond market, government, or the financial services industries will be advantaged.
• 3-10 years of experience in reporting, preferably in a breaking news environment.
• Ability to write with clarity, insight, and depth in a timely manner.
• A track record of working well under tight deadlines.
• A sharp eye for what makes a compelling news story.
• A strong understanding of how to generate scoops.
• Proficiency in all the tools of a digital newsroom (CMS, audio and video recording and editing, digital photography and editing, data analysis).
• Experience and confidence participating in digital media and other public forums.
• College degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
• Remote candidates are welcome, but location in the Washington, D.C., or New York City area is preferred.

Why Join Arizent?
At Arizent, we believe that diversity is not just a policy; it's a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our inclusive culture encourages individuals to reach their full potential. Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which play a crucial role in creating a supportive and enriching work environment.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applicants are invited to state their salary expectations in their cover letter. Salary determination will be based on factors such as the candidate's work experience, knowledge, skills and geographical location. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance. In addition to holiday pay, we offer parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal and mental health days; a 401(k) program; a pretax transportation payment program and a fitness reimbursement program.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, height and weight, protected veteran status or any other protected status.