Senior M&A Reporter US - Intelligence Origination
$120,000–$140,000 year
Hybrid · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior M&A Reporter covering US M&A activity, producing news-style intelligence from live deal activity and off-record sources. You’ll build and maintain an extensive network of investment bankers, private equity professionals, lenders, legal advisors, consultants, and senior executives; conduct daily off-record conversations to surface proprietary insights; monitor and identify active transactions; provide accurate, timely market intelligence based on original reporting and source verification; translate findings into publishable intelligence using AI-assisted editorial workflows. Requires 4+ years in financial journalism, a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, or related field, and strong knowledge of M&A/private equity/private credit markets. Independent, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team. Location details include a hybrid arrangement with three days in the Manhattan office.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in financial journalism, with a focus on M&A, private credit or private equity reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of M&A, private equity or private credit markets
- Skilled at cultivating senior-level sources and handling off-record, background-only conversations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both in-person and remotely
- High attention to detail and ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
- Comfortable operating independently as part of a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team
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