Reporter - Mergermarket

About the role

Mergermarket, an ION Analytics company, is seeking a reporter to cover corporate strategy and M&A developments for a business audience. Readers include investment banks, law firms, private equity firms and advisers who assist in middle‑market deals. Reporters develop specific industry beats, break news on M&A developments, interview C‑suite business development executives, and publish three articles per week along with longer‑term analysis, trend and feature pieces such as GP profiles and trend stories. They may also contribute to Mergermarket events, multimedia projects (including podcasts), or media appearances to showcase expertise and sector knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute three articles per week to the Mergermarket platform
• Write forward‑looking stories highlighting company growth strategies
• Develop and maintain market contacts to break news on sector and company M&A plans
• Break news on company and industry mergers and acquisitions
• Engage with a sophisticated M&A and industry community through event and conference attendance and source building
• Collaborate with Mergermarket journalists in the Americas and across the globe to break news
• Travel to industry and Mergermarket conferences as necessary

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• 1–3 years business journalism experience
• Interest in exploring, understanding and telling the story of a company’s growth plans and current obstacles
• Strong interviewing skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for breaking news, uncovering closely guarded information, and maintaining strong source relationships
• Ability to write clear, concise and actionable copy
• Proficiency in understanding capital allocation and investment strategies

Pay

Estimated salary range: $80,000 – $120,000, negotiable depending on experience and skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Commuter FSA
• Family building benefits
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements

About the company

Mergermarket, an ION Analytics publication, provides actionable reporting, predictive analytics, and data to help subscribers uncover business opportunities and understand market dynamics. ION, founded in 1999, delivers trading and workflow automation software, high‑value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. With over 13,000 employees in more than 40 cities, ION serves over 2,000 leading corporations (including 50 % of the Fortune 500) and 800 banks and broker‑dealers. ION is committed to a supportive, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions.