Reporter, Financial Services and Retirement

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Are you a curious, driven journalist with a passion for finance? Do you thrive on uncovering industry trends, breaking news, and engaging with top executives? ISS Media—a trusted source for publications, news, awards, conferences, and research in the retirement plan and institutional investment industries—is looking for an ambitious Reporter to join our team.

About Us

Our media brands—PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISER, and Chief Investment Officer—are leading financial publications providing in-depth coverage of the employer-sponsored retirement plan and institutional investment sectors. Our editorial integrity and industry leadership set us apart, and we’re looking for journalists who can uphold these values while delivering high-impact reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Write and publish daily news and feature-length articles for our websites.
• Build strong industry relationships and develop key sources among top firms, recordkeepers, investment professionals, and executives.
• Break news in legislative, regulatory, and executive arenas, covering the Department of Labor, Treasury, IRS, and SEC.
• Conduct and publish exclusive interviews with industry leaders.
• Attend industry events, report from conferences, and spot emerging trends.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Assist in producing newsletters, web content, and multimedia projects.
  
  

What You Bring

• 0-5 years of experience in journalism or financial services, with a strong interest in covering retirement plans and institutional investing.
• Ability to multitask and produce 1-2 news stories per day along with feature-length pieces.
• A track record of breaking news and delivering well-reported, actionable stories.
• Strong research skills, including the ability to analyze court filings, financial reports, and legislative documents.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with proficiency in AP Style.
• Bonus skills: Understanding of financial markets, investing, HTML, WordPress, podcasting, video editing (FinalCut Pro), or copyediting.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Location & Accessibility: Work in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located near Grand Central and Port Authority, or in Washington, DC, near Metro access.
• Compensation & Perks:
• Base salary: $65,000 - $75,000 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

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

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.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

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
  
  

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

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