PitchBook Data

Sr. Reporter, Venture Capital

New York, New York, United States · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 22 hours ago
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About the role

  • PitchBook News seeks an experienced journalist to break news and cover major trends shaping the venture capital market.
  • PitchBook News is a growing team of writers and editors who produce compelling journalism with original insights.
  • We shine a light on fascinating people, companies and market trends, leveraging our best-in-class datasets to engage our audience.

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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

Nice to have

  • 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
  • Skill navigating data to find insights and tell stories with charts
  • Translating complex financial and tech topics with an engaging and authoritative voice
  • 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
  • Paid sabbatical program after four years

Compensation

  • Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Additional medical wellness incentives
  • STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
  • Paid family and paternity leave
  • Annual educational stipend
  • Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
  • CFA exam stipend
  • Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
  • Serve as a lead contributor and editorial voice for PitchBook's VC & tech newsletter, helping shape its coverage direction and execution
  • Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors

Company info

  • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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