Senior reporter (6 months maternity cover)

Project Finance International is a news driven service which covers the infrastructure finance sector. An exciting beat! The product reports on the energy, renewables and social infrastructure markets.

We are seeking a business writer who can produce major news stories in Australia and India and sometimes globally, coordinating with reporters within or outside the region, maintaining a set of contacts and sources.

Role summary

Project Finance International covers the financing of major infrastructure projects on a global basis. Sectors covered include renewable power, sustainable infrastructure, telecoms, mining and energy.

The role requires a keen news sense combined with a knowledge of the debt finance markets. Our stories cover debt and equity finance plus updates on the progress of individual projects and general market related stories.

We produce daily news content and a bi-weekly digital/print magazine.

What you'll be doing:

Write stories on the project finance markets for the PFIe daily news service and the bi-weekly PFI magazine. The stories should be a mix of exclusive and well informed stories on the market.

Write feature length stories for PFI and procured outside features for PFI.

Work with the data collection team on project finance data.

Oversee the full life cycle of projects including story writing with accuracy and speed and in accordance with company principles and operating standards

Becoming an expert in asset classes with good knowledge and understanding of the project finance market. Becoming the go-to person internally and externally for the Australian and Indian project finance market

What you'll bring

We require a reporter experienced in covering business and corporate finance news. An ability to produce exclusive and in depth reports is required as well as excellent writing and analytical skills. The role will require an ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Proven experienced in reporting on the construction sector and or the debt capital markets would be preferable. The main requirement, however, is a strong news sense! Proven organizational, communication and inter personal social skills will be an asset.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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