Law Reporter, Ignites

<h2><strong>About us</strong></h2> <p>FT Specialist US, a fast-growing, entrepreneurial subsidiary of The Financial Times, is an online media firm focused on being the premier source of news and intelligence for specialized businesses. Through our extensive suite of products, we deliver must-have content that helps people do their jobs better and supports the business IQ of hundreds of thousands of readers across the world.</p> <p>Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career.</p> <h2><strong>Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace</strong></h2> <p>Here at the FT, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work. We know our most valuable resources are our people, and we embrace the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that each of our employees brings. It’s what helps us build a great product and even better teams.</p> <p>We welcome all members of the community to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</p> <p>Employee-led networks promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace by connecting, engaging, and empowering individuals across the organization.</p> <h2><strong>The role / Position overview</strong></h2> <p>Ignites, an online daily from the Financial Times, is seeking a reporter to join its team covering the retail fund industry. This role focuses on reporting on lawsuits filed by and against asset-management companies and decoding litigation trends impacting the industry.</p> <p>Ignites is a best-in-class publication covering the mutual fund, ETF, and 401(k) marketplaces and serves as a go-to source for industry decision-makers.</p> <p>The successful candidate will join an established, successful, and profitable Financial Times publication with more than 110,000 paying readers. The position is based in the Financial Times’ Manhattan office and includes some travel for industry conferences.</p> <h2><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Cover lawsuits and legal developments involving asset-management companies</li> <li>Analyze and report on litigation trends affecting the retail fund industry</li> <li>Break news and produce high-impact stories for a specialized audience</li> <li>Develop and maintain a strong network of industry sources</li> <li>Generate story ideas and contribute to editorial discussions</li> <li>Collaborate with a team of journalists to deliver must-have content</li> <li>Present content across multiple formats including print, graphics, and video</li> <li>Engage with senior-level industry executiv