EMEA Property Correspondent

Job description

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Job Summary:

We are creating a new Property Correspondent role to lead our coverage of an industry thrown into turmoil by the UK vote to leave the EU. We need a self-starter with a strong track record in building a wide variety of sources. We want to be first with the big news and to spot important developments taking place under the radar. That means gaining privileged access to decision makers. This beat will be wide and varied, touching on everything from property companies and investment flows to major London projects, European builders and fluctuations in house prices.

This is a key part of the file that holds major interest for investors and general readers, so we need a strong writer who can put together pieces on the day and develop the expertise to explain complex themes to a broad audience.

We need someone who can bring this industry to life by getting close to its colourful and influential figures, from Russian oligarchs to Asian real estate tycoons and funds like the Qatar Investment Authority which owns a huge chunk of central London. The successful candidate will be a strong team player who will collaborate closely with the corporate finance team, beat reporters and editors around the world.

Desired profile

Required Skills:

·  Strong reporting skills
·  News judgment
·  Ability to analyse corporate filings and Eikon data to help spot trends and generate story ideas
·  Understanding of the news needs of our business
·  Ability to identify news relevant to our clients
·  Ability to liaise across all bureaus
·  Contact/relationship building to break news
Desired Skills:

·  Proven news breaker experience
·  Energetic and Lively
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NB: Flexible working options will be considered as part of this application. E.g. Job shares

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