Crain Communications is hiring : Infrastructure / Real Estate Reporter in Chicago

Overview Pensions & Investments, Crain Communications’ international newspaper of money management, is seeking a reporter to join our team. This reporter will be charged with covering some of the hottest areas in institutional investing : infrastructure, real estate and other “real assets” such as agriculture, timber, natural resources and other commodities, both in the public as well as private markets. Such content includes, but is not limited to, breaking news articles, news analysis, news features and enterprise reporting for our website and newsletters that also may appear in our monthly newspaper. Additionally, the reporter will cover a handful of public pension funds : what they are investing in, board meetings, executive leadership changes, etc.

Responsibilities Cover infrastructure, real estate and other real assets in both public and private markets, including breaking news, news analysis, features and enterprise reporting for website, newsletters and the monthly newspaper.

Cover a handful of public pension funds : what they are investing in, board meetings, executive leadership changes, etc.

Develop sources and break stories in the institutional investing space for Crain’s core audience of industry professionals.

What you’ll need B.A. in journalism or related field required.

At least three years’ experience in business, investing or corporate finance reporting.

Knowledge of institutional investing in private markets, including infrastructure and real estate.

Ability to understand and use corporate financial documents such as quarterly earnings, 10-Ks or proxy statements in journalism.

Proven ability to develop sources and work a beat.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to write accurately and clearly on tight deadlines while engaging readers with compelling copy.

Ability to cover the news and generate enterprise features, and to report and write insightful analysis.

Preferences Basic MS Excel ability.

Skilled in social media, with a track record of using social tools to enhance readership.

Scoop-obsessed, with a collaborative mindset.

Pay Transparency Disclosure The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $100,000.

The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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Brand Overview Pensions & Investments delivers critical financial news, data, and analysis to executives responsible for the investment of large institutional assets such as pension funds, endowments and foundations. It reaches top global executives at corporations, governments, pension and retirement fund executives, investment advisers, consultants, and financial institutions. It is the world’s leading media brand for institutional investing.

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About Crain Communications Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.

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