REFI Europe, Reporter

REFI Europe, a publication of Pageant Media, is seeking a reporter to cover European real estate private equity funds.

While familiarity with the commercial real estate market or financial journalism experience is preferred, what’s more important is enthusiasm for a role that combines traditional reporting with a more analytical and visual approach to putting together stories.

Based in our London office near St Paul’s, you’ll be part of a team that works closely with colleagues in New York and Cardiff to produce short- and long-form content.

A typical day will include interviewing sources, writing news stories, helping to assemble a daily email and using our proprietary databases to identify and execute on analytical pieces.

Visiting and covering real estate events and conferences, primarily in London, as well as building contacts and long-term relationships within the sector, are also important elements of this role.

Our publication is targeted toward senior executives at the most prominent real estate private equity funds and up-and-coming players in this exciting global industry.

Duties

• Break news about real estate fund launches and property acquisitions
• Stay on top of wider industry trends impacting real estate fund managers
• Break news on developments at specific real estate fund managers
• Travel occasionally to cover industry conferences and build contacts.
• Cultivate a network of sources by working the phones, arranging in-person meetings, and attending industry events.

Requirements

• A proven ability to break exclusive news and write compelling and insightful analysis
• An understanding of the real estate sector, or at least significant financial/business reporting experience preferred
• Keen analytical and feature writing abilities
• Excellent networking skills and a track record of developing useful contacts and sources
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

The Benefits

• Excellent uncapped bonus structure
• Season Ticket loan
• Free breakfast
• Birthday day off
• 24 days holidays increasing up to 29 days
• Independent company with established brands
• Friendly experienced team
• Global offices
• Regular on-going incentives
• On-going training and career development

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