Address Mergermarket is looking for an M&A reporter in Australia, preferably in Sydney, to join our growing team. We offer a competitive salary package, great career growth potential, and both domestic and international travel opportunities.
About us
Mergermarket, ION Analytics is the leading provider of forward-looking intelligence, real-time business news, analysis, and data on merger and acquisition (M&A). Our global network of dedicated journalists reports on early-stage opportunities ahead of other news sources. Together with our specialized analysis and data, Mergermarket offers an indispensable resource for M&A professionals.
The role
The reporter will be responsible for interviewing company executives and market experts, collecting M&A-related information, and writing articles about M&A and investment opportunities as well as market trends. Preference will be given to candidates with business news reporting experience.
Key responsibilities
- Interview Australia-based companies and market experts regarding M&A strategies and market trends
- Produce exclusive articles and break news in the M&A market
- Attend key conferences and relevant industry events to conduct interviews
- Maintain and expand source network that includes corporate executives, bankers, advisors, lawyers and investors
- Communicate and cooperate with local and regional team members
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Excellent communications skills, including strong English writing skills
- Knowledge of financial markets and corporate finance preferred
- 5+ years’ journalism experience preferred
- Ability to work both on own initiative and collaboratively
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and multitask
- Eligible to work in Australia
