Sr. Reporter, Venture Capital

About the role

PitchBook News seeks an experienced journalist to break news and cover major trends shaping the venture capital market. This reporter will be a lead contributor to PitchBook’s soon-to-be-launched VC newsletter.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Report on trends and major news about venture capital deals, funds and startups, leveraging your own reporting along with PitchBook proprietary data and research
• Deliver original analysis, scoops and other enterprise reporting on your beat
• Serve as a lead contributor and editorial voice for PitchBook’s VC & tech newsletter, helping shape its coverage direction and execution
• Collaborate with PitchBook research analysts, data analysts and data visuals team to produce unique, insightful journalism
• Build and cultivate a deep network of industry sources
• Attend major conferences or other relevant events in person, including some travel when needed
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years’ experience working in journalism
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on the venture capital and/or startup beat
• Proven ability to break news and cultivate a deep network of sources
• Write clearly and concisely with little or no rewriting by editors
• Navigate data to find insights and tell stories with charts
• Translate complex financial and tech topics with an engaging and authoritative voice
• Initiative, and ability to pitch and develop your own story topics independently
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects amid various deadlines
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily

Benefits + Compensation

• Physical Health: Comprehensive health benefits, additional medical wellness incentives, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Emotional Health: Paid sabbatical program after four years, paid family and paternity leave
• Financial Health: Annual educational stipend, CFA exam stipend, robust training programs on industry and soft skills, employee assistance program, generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
• Financial Health: Shared ownership employee stock program, monthly transportation stipend

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $100,000-$130,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 10%

Working Conditions

• At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart.
• The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.