Deputy Editor - II Deals Job at PEI in New York

About The Role

Infrastructure Investor Deals is a data-driven, editorial led news service which stands out to provide private infrastructure practitioners, not only with the data points they need to make business-critical decisions on deployment, but also essential commentary on the factors that are driving the market globally.

Dealmakers have access to real-time breaking news updates on the deals as they are happening, with proprietary information on the funds, valuations, EBITDA multiples, advisers and rationale underpinning each transaction.

Private infrastructure players can expect exclusive news and analysis, drilling down into transactions across all asset classes, and with an international focus.

We at PEI Group are looking for an ambitious Deputy Editor to join our dynamic team based in London.

Purpose :

Support the editor in leading Infrastructure Investor Deals’ coverage of the global private infrastructure markets.

Have a constant handle on key news and events in the marketplace with a view to selecting coverage for all formats (website, database, podcast).

Be a key source of content ideas for Infrastructure Investor Deals, in close collaboration with the editor.

Become an editorial authority on all matters regarding private infrastructure transactions, regularly being able to demonstrate which transactions matter most and why.

Produce regular transaction news, insight and data stories.

Optimise content based on user engagement metrics to ensure relevance and value to the Infrastructure Investor Deals target audience of private infrastructure transactions professionals and advisers.

Contribute to ensuring the Infrastructure Investor Deals website always has timely and accurate content.

Collaborate closely with PEI’s research & analytics team to help ensure the Infrastructure Investor Deals data offering is of the highest quality and consistently embedded in the editorial.

Where appropriate, collaborate with other infrastructure colleagues on affiliate editorial assignments.

Adhere to Infrastructure Investor Deals and PEI editorial codes of conduct and best practices at all times.

Maintain PEI’s high editorial standards.

Your main responsibilities will include

Work closely with the Infrastructure Investor Deals editor to determine the overall editorial direction and execution strategy for the title.

Break exclusive transaction news.

Maintain strong reporting of on-diary transaction news.

Edit colleague copy and other content when needed.

Develop network of private infrastructure investment executives and advisers.

Conduct regular interviews with relevant infrastructure figures.

Ensure transaction level data features appropriately in the editorial content set.

Contribute actively to the Infrastructure Investor Deals transaction data collection and structured information creation process.

Contribute to the editorial agenda for Infrastructure Investor Deals in collaboration with the editor.

Ensure the Infrastructure Investor Deals website is consistently updated and oversee daily and weekly digest curation and publishing.

Determine, pitch, research and write off-diary analysis and insight features for Infrastructure Investor Deals.

Attend and participate in PEI conferences and external industry events.

About You Requirements

Qualifications & Experience :

Minimum three years’ experience in business journalism, preferably in institutional level infrastructure journalism

Editing experience is a bonus, ready to take on editing responsibilities a must

University educated and relevant journalism qualification

Fluent verbal and written English

Personal attributes

Able to work from PEI’s London office a minimum of three days a week

Keen networker and able to travel for work

Thrive working in pressured scenarios and a busy editorial team

Able to think laterally to achieve results while honouring corporate and editorial goals

Able to juggle multiple stakeholders inside and outside the organisation

Happy to work out of regular office hours as the work requires

About Us PEI Group is a subscriber-focused business intelligence company. With our multi-talented global team of over 490 people, spread across EMEA, USA & Asia, our purpose is to inform and connect investment professionals across global, specialised markets.

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 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr