Industry News + Insights Specialist – Financial Services

Who is Prosek?
We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named 2024 PR Week Best Place to Work.

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team. This role is essential in helping our clients stay informed with the most relevant news and industry developments in the financial services sector. The person will be responsible for identifying, compiling, and delivering a daily news summary across specific industries, with a particular focus on financial services.

The successful candidate will have strong research, writing and organizational skills, the ability to synthesize large volumes of information clearly and concisely, and the discipline to work independently on a set schedule.

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor a wide range of reputable news sources daily to identify the most notable headlines in assigned industries.
• Retrieve and organize the full text of relevant/selected articles and organize them in a standardized, client-ready format.
• Synthesize key developments into clear and accurate daily news summaries tailored to client interests
• Ensure all deliverables are comprehensive, factually accurate, and submitted according to established deadlines on time.
• Maintain consistency in formatting, style, and attention to detail across all reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine scanning and monitoring processes and continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of deliverables to meet evolving client needs.

What makes you qualified:

• Bachelor's degree in in Journalism, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with private equity and/or private credit.
• Excellent command of written English with the ability to summarize complex topics clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in formatting.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Previous experience in news monitoring, research, media analysis or related roles is a plus.

What we're looking for:

• A self-starter who thrives in a structured role.
• Someone with a passion for following financial news and industry trends.
• An individual who understands the importance of accuracy and timeliness in client deliverables.

Schedule: Part time Monday–Friday, aligned with U.S. Eastern Time business hours

What are the perks?

• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days: Enjoy life's moments.
• Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity:  We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful.  We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds – diversity of geography, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.

Prosek Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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