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PEI’s Special Projects business is growing rapidly and we are now seeking a creative, organised and highly motivated team player to support our editors in producing an expanding portfolio of sponsor-backed reports and multimedia projects, which take a deep dive into current trends shaping the private investment markets.
As Assistant Special Projects Editor, you will work across PEI’s brands – including Private Equity International, Buyouts, Infrastructure Investor and Private Debt Investor – gaining valuable market insight, building knowledge and developing contacts in these key areas of the alternative assets sector.
In this wide-ranging role, you will collaborate closely with the editors to identify relevant content for reports, develop flat plans, assist with writing assignments, commission, copyedit and proofread articles, as well as assist with podcast and video production. You will also liaise closely with our marketing, print production and design teams.
The role has the scope for the candidate to progress to the position of Special Projects Editor or multimedia producer.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Research, write and edit articles for print and digital on private equity developments and trends for special supplements and projects. They will typically have sponsor involvement and must be produced in association with company guidelines.
- Collaborate with colleagues across offices to develop original content ideas in print and for podcasts and videos.
- Liaise directly with external clients to ensure video and podcast interviews, guest commentaries, keynote interviews, roundtables and related materials are produced to PEI and client standards.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with other departments (e.g. Research & Analytics, Marketing, Advertising, Design) regarding all Special Projects.
- Work closely with PEI Media title editors to ensure content and direction is in line with industry trends and editorial mission.
- Participate actively in editorial planning and production meetings.
- Co-ordinate the efficient sourcing of relevant production assets including photographs, headshots, charts, graphs, etc.
- Oversee production of each report or special project, managing flatplans and adhering to deadlines.
- Assist in management of social media channels.
About You
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organised and approachable – we’re looking for someone who’s friendly and pleasant to work with but can still balance priorities when it comes to deadlines and producing high quality content
- Collaborative approach – an ability to work effectively across multiple teams
- Able to remain focused in the face of multiple competing priorities and ensure key deadlines
- High degree of personal pride in own and company work, constantly striving to improve
- Desire to be part of a dynamic business with high growth expectations
- Keen to stretch self and develop career at PEI
Qualification & Experience
- Demonstrable experience in journalism either as a reporter or an editor, ideally within the finance sector or a B2B publication
- Ability to co-ordinate with journalists, the production team and design team to meet deadlines with as little stress as possible
- An understanding of the alternative assets and private equity industry
- Experience working with sponsors and commercial partners to produce thought leadership
- Ability to research market trends and data and help shape potential feature/report themes
- An understanding of both print and digital journalism and the different approaches require
- Data savvy with the ability to turn complex survey results into accessible editorial content
About Us
Who we are:
PEI Group is a subscriber-focused business intelligence company. With our multi-talented global team of over 440 people, spread across EMEA, USA & Asia, our purpose is to inform and connect investment professionals across global, specialised markets. We identify specific high growth, high value investment sectors and themes where deep insight, strong market relationships and active capital flows are critical for success.
What we do:
PEI Group provides industry-leading journalism, data, and market insight to subscribing clients via a wide portfolio of specialist brands supported by our robust and scalable digital publishing, analytics, and database platform. We also track the firms and individuals who shape markets and bring client-communities together to enable knowledge sharing, profile building and relationship development through professional networks and events. Wherever our markets are active – in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, London and elsewhere – PEI is hard at work examining crucial market forces and shifting investment themes, identifying active investors and their capital allocations, and scanning ahead for regulatory changes, new compliance requirements and other risk factors.
At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.
PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.
