Deputy Editor

Join Trustnet as a Deputy Editor and shape the future of financial journalism!

As a Deputy Editor at Trustnet, you will have the unique opportunity to significantly contribute to our content strategy, broaden your industry network, and represent Trustnet at high-profile events. This role offers growth opportunities, exciting projects, and the chance to explore innovative story types and less-trodden journalistic paths.

Your key responsibilities as a Deputy Editor will include:

1. Write a news story or feature every day to a high standard.
2. Provide support to journalists, aiding in their work whether it be through helping them generate ideas, polishing their articles, or building their contacts.
3. Actively monitor the news cycle and pitch timely and interesting stories that can be written with a short turnaround.
4. Build and maintain a robust book of industry contacts and have familiarity with the PRs within the industry.
5. Represent Trustnet professionally at industry events.
6. Run the editorial team in the Editor's absence.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Deputy Editor:

1. You must have expert knowledge of the funds industry.
2. You will have exceptional writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content on a daily basis.
3. You should have a keen eye for the news cycle and an understanding of what stories will be of interest to our audience.
4. You must possess strong sub-editing skills, with the confidence to make changes to others' work.
5. You should have a willingness to innovate.

Trustnet is part of the FE fundinfo family. We are a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence!

At FE fundinfo, we value a collaborative and dynamic work environment. We offer flexible hours, hybrid work options, team events, and learning opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

Benefits:

1. 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
2. Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
3. Secure your future with our pension scheme.
4. Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
5. Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
6. Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
7. Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
8. Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.