At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct interviews, write profiles, and analyse data for a leading media brand.
- Company: Join Spear's, a multi-award-winning media brand in wealth management.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days' holiday, extra days off, and a discounted shopping programme.
- Other info: Hybrid working with training in SEO and media law provided.
- Why this job: Shape content for an influential audience while developing your skills in media.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, law, or media; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Farringdon, London
Working arrangements: Hybrid, up to 2 days/week from home
About Us
Spear's is a multi-award-winning media brand catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNW) and their professional advisers. Our platforms - print, digital, events, and database products (The Spear’s 500, spears500.com) - make us a leader in wealth management and luxury lifestyle media. Since 2006, Spear’s has set the standard for insightful commentary on wealth, business, arts, and culture.
We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Research Executive to join our dynamic and fast-growing team at Spear’s. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with a passion for wealth management, law, and finance to help shape content that resonates with an influential and affluent audience.
As part of our team, you’ll conduct interviews, write profiles, manage data, and analyse findings, contributing to the leading media brand in its sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interview leading figures in wealth management, law, and private banking.
- Record and manage data using spreadsheets and databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Write insightful profiles and analysis for a highly demanding and intelligent audience.
- Engage with sources to build a valuable network of contacts.
- Contribute to editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Assist with commercial projects as required.
- Ensure all content meets the highest editorial standards, adhering to house style and SEO best practices.
- Support ad-hoc commercial projects for the Spear’s brand and wider group.
Training will be provided in related areas of media, including SEO, media law and data journalism.
Skills and experience:
- Previous experience in an economics, finance, law, media, data, or research role.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and orally, with excellent grammar and spelling.
- A high level of professionalism and confidence in speaking with senior figures via phone and video calls.
- Knowledge of SEO-focused content and digital media.
- Experience using a CMS and managing social media to drive traffic.
- Knowledge of finance/economics/business, and a relevant degree would be advantageous.
Company benefits:
- 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Additional days off for your birthday, health and well-being day and volunteering day
- Subscription to group publications and all other online content
- Access to a discounted shopping program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced company sick pay after probation
Applications meeting the selection criteria will be reviewed as soon as possible. Spear Publishing values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please inform the hiring manager if you require any reasonable adjustments so that you can fully participate in the recruitment process.
Please note, candidates must have, or be able to obtain, the right to live and work in the United Kingdom as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Research Executive in Devon employer: Spear's Magazine
Spear's is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of Farringdon, London. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training in media-related areas and generous benefits including 25 days' holiday, additional leave for personal well-being, and enhanced family leave policies. Join us to engage with influential figures in wealth management while enjoying a hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance.
