Senior Financial Reporter (Mortgages & Lending) Full Time

Job Title: Senior Reporter – Mortgage Strategy & Specialist Lending SolutionsLocation: Central London / Home Working (Hybrid)Salary: CompetitiveJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeAbout AE3AE3 Media is uniquely positioned in the financial services industry, we serve every part of the mortgage distribution chain. This ensures that its customers can connect with their buyers in an environment that helps them to build effective and valuable business relationships. Whether this is online, in person or via printed materials, AE3 Media”s expertise and market understanding allows customers to maximise their own business opportunities in an extremely targeted marketplace.We are an equal opportunities employer and are also signatories to the Women in Finance Charter, which is a pledge for gender balance across financial service.About the role:The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions.The role plays a critical part in:Driving daily news output and content qualitySupporting audience growth and engagementContributing to commercial content delivery and event coverageThis is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports AE3 Media”s wider business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Editorial Output & Content CreationProduce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature contentIdentify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contactsMonitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activityEnsure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirementsAudience & EngagementContribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant contentSupport optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performanceContribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedulesEngage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reachIndustry EngagementBuild and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders)Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtablesIdentify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial directionCommercial & Sponsored ContentSupport the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standardsWork with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio contentMaintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectivesEvents & MultimediaContribute to event coverage, including pre-event, live, and post-event contentSupport production and delivery of video, podcasts, and panel moderation where requiredRepresent the brand professionally at external and internal eventsCollaboration & WorkflowWork closely with the Group Editor and wider editorial team to deliver against content prioritiesCollaborate with marketing and audience teams to optimise performanceUse data and insight tools (e.g. Google Analytics, BlueConic) to inform content decisionsStandards & ComplianceEnsure all content adheres to editorial, legal, and regulatory standardsMaintain accuracy, balance, and editorial integrity at all timesFollow all company policies, including HR and information security requirementsAbout you:Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalismStrong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive storiesExcellent writing, editing, and proofreading skillsSolid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metricsAbility to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectivelyStrong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholdersCommercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content deliveryExperience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirableKnowledge of media law and compliance preferableNCTJ qualification desirableBenefits:Competitive salary we value our workforceFlexible hybrid working – split time between office and home workingFurther your career – with on-the-job learning, training, and knowledge sharingCompany pension scheme – we contribute to your pensionDiscretionary bonus – top up your annual salary with a discretionary annual bonusLife assurance scheme – if the worst happens, you”re coveredBuy holiday scheme – flexible holidays that fit your lifestyleSummer Fridays – start your weekend early during summer months with our new trial initiativeWork hard, play hard – we enjoy regular social activitiesCycle to work scheme – save money and enhance your wellbeingAdditional Information:Does this sound like the perfect role for you? If so, please click the APPLY button to send through your CV and cover letter to introduce yourself. We look forward to hearing from you.Candidates with relevant experience and job titles of; Senior Reporter, Financial Journalist, B2B Journalist, Senior News Reporter, Mortgage Journalist, Property Reporter, Business Journalist, Senior Editorial Assistant, News Editor, Financial Correspondent, Lending Reporter, Real Estate Journalist, Trade Press Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Content Producer, Financial Services Reporter, Finance Writer, Investment Journalist, Banking Correspondent, Digital Journalist, B2B Media, Specialist Lending, Mortgage Solutions, SEO Journalism, NCTJ may also be considered for this role.