Lead Reporter, Venture Capital

The role

This reporter will lead the production of a daily venture capital and emerging tech newsletter. You will analyze news and data to provide insights for venture dealmakers and founders.

What you will do

• Lead the production of PitchBook’s daily venture capital newsletter
• Own editorial direction, daily execution, and quality bar
• Build a newsletter experience for venture dealmakers and founders
• Deliver analysis of news, data, and enterprise reporting
• Source and edit newsletter contributions from other reporters and analysts
• Collaborate with research analysts, data analysts, and data visuals team
• Build and cultivate a deep network of industry sources
• Attend major conferences or other relevant events in person
• Support company vision and values through role modeling
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects

Required qualifications

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

Nice to have

• Proven track record of impactful, agenda-setting coverage of venture capital or technology
• Based in San Francisco with an established network of venture capital and technology leaders
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely with little or no rewriting by editors
• Skill navigating data to find insights and tell stories with charts
• Translate complex financial and tech topics with an engaging and authoritative voice
• Possess initiative and the 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave
• Annual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
• Matching gifts program

About the company

PitchBook is a Morningstar company that provides insights into private markets. The company focuses on innovation, collaboration, and professional development.