Job Title
Money People Reporter
Location
London
About Us
The i Paper is Britain's youngest national news publisher – and one of the most trusted. We have a unique mission: publishing impartial news and intelligent opinion. With a strong digital subscriber audience and a healthy print circulation, The i Paper has grown digital reach to 8 m people a month. The newsroom breaks some of the biggest stories in UK journalism. Growing in influence and profitable, The i Paper is the UK's 2025 News Website of the Year (Press Awards) and 2024 Newspaper of the Year (Newspaper Awards). We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, collegiate work environment that celebrates creativity, innovation and success.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape and execute a new, multiplatform strand of compelling, real‑world reporting on our audience’s financial challenges – and how experts can help them
* Find and interview case studies that illustrate the personal impact of money and finance issues, linking them with a roster of experts where format requires
* Build and maintain a strong network of contacts willing to share their real‑life experiences of mortgages, debt, savings, pensions, and consumer issues
* Work closely with our video team to experiment with people‑led, social‑first content that helps people save money, make smarter financial decisions, and feel represented in coverage
* Work closely with SEO and social specialists to spot trends and emerging themes that resonate with our growing subscriber base – and reach new audiences
* Liaise daily with platform and audience specialists across the newsroom, using data to inform commissioning, ensuring content reaches and engages large, diverse audiences
Essential Skills
* Demonstrable experience in multi‑platform, case study‑led reporting (consumer, lifestyle, money, or health beats ideal)
* Strong interviewing and visual storytelling skills, with an ability to handle sensitive topics with care and demonstrate sound editorial judgement
* Proven ability to turn complex financial issues into engaging, human‑centred journalism
* Demonstrable knowledge of digital publishing tools, SEO, and analytics, with a sharp eye for what resonates with online audiences
* Skilled at building networks of experts, industry insiders, and case studies
* Growth mindset, with demonstrable ability to adapt to audience needs while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and creativity
* Commitment to developing and testing new formats, with creativity and positivity
* Enthusiasm for audience‑centric commissioning and reporting – putting our new subscribers at the heart of every decision
Package Description
* 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
* Pension plan and life cover
* Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
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