Deputy Editor

Join Trustnet as a Deputy Editor and shape the future of financial journalism!

As a Deputy Editor at Trustnet, you will have the unique opportunity to significantly contribute to our content strategy, broaden your industry network, and represent Trustnet at high-profile events. This role offers growth opportunities, exciting projects, and the chance to explore innovative story types and less-trodden journalistic paths.

Your key responsibilities as a Deputy Editor will include:

• Write a news story or feature every day to a high standard.
• Provide support to journalists, aiding in their work whether it be through helping them generate ideas, polishing their articles, or building their contacts.
• Actively monitor the news cycle and pitch timely and interesting stories that can be written with a short turnaround.
• Build and maintain a robust book of industry contacts and have familiarity with the PRs within the industry.
• Represent Trustnet professionally at industry events.
• Run the editorial team in the Editor’s absence.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Deputy Editor:

• You must have expert knowledge of the funds industry.
• You will have exceptional writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content on a daily basis.
• You should have a keen eye for the news cycle and an understanding of what stories will be of interest to our audience.
• You must possess strong sub-editing skills, with the confidence to make changes to stories to others’ work
• You should have a willingness to innovate.

Trustnet is part of FE fundinfo family. We are a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence!

At FE fundinfo, we value a collaborative and dynamic work environment. We offer flexible hours, hybrid work options, team events, and learning opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
• Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
• Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
• Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.