Financial Writer, VC

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. 

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. 

 

About the Role:

As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors, and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry!  

Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you.  

As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers’ workflows. There is no better time to join us!  

PitchBook seeks a talented financial journalist for the venture capital beat in San Francisco. In this high-profile assignment, you’ll be PitchBook’s lead reporter covering the dealmakers that run Silicon Valley. You’ll keep abreast of the top firms’ investment strategies, performance, and fundraising efforts, providing breaking news and analysis on deals and other notable events in this asset class.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Write several articles a week as needed, comprising short-form and in-depth features, about the dealmaking landscape in venture capital 
• Develop and cultivate a network of trusted industry sources 
• Produce insightful, informative analysis and trend pieces, leveraging PitchBook’s proprietary data along with traditional newsgathering methods 
• Report on breaking news as warranted about portfolio companies, venture capital firms, and major developments across the industry 
• Typical articles will be analytical and forward-looking, combining traditional reporting with quantitative analysis and a heavy dose of data visualization to bolster the storytelling 
• Write as needed occasional news briefs, commentaries, and other content for PitchBook’s newsletters 

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in financial journalism, ideally covering private markets, tech, or startups 
• Demonstrated news judgment and an ability to cover the beat at a high caliber 
• Excellent writing, including an ability to establish a narrative based on conceptual and data-focused themes 
• Write clearly and concisely, with minimal rewriting by editors 
• Must be a team player who collaborates across the news team and other departments 
• Translating complex financial and tech topics with an engaging and authoritative voice 
• Ability to interview a wide variety of industry professionals, regulators, analysts, and others 
• Able to work with complex data sets to provide quantitative analysis 
• Skill in using tools for data-driven storytelling 
• Initiative and ability to pitch and develop your own story topics independently 
• Work well under deadline pressure, sometimes turning out news stories on short notice 
• Ability to travel to industry events and meet in person with professional sources 
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily 

 

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health            

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives 
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

 

Emotional Health