Defined Contribution Reporter

Description


Pensions & Investments is seeking a reporter to cover defined contribution plans and the broader workplace retirement industry.

This reporter will cover one of the most important beats in retirement: how employers, record keepers, asset managers, consultants, advisers and policymakers are shaping the future of 401(k), 403(b) and other workplace savings plans.

The ideal candidate is a curious, source-driven journalist who can break news, explain complex issues clearly and produce coverage that helps sophisticated readers understand what is changing, why it matters and what comes next.

What You'll Do

• Cover the defined contribution industry, including plan sponsors, record keepers, asset managers, consultants, advisers, regulators and retirement policy.
• Break news and develop enterprise stories on plan design, retirement income, investment products, fiduciary litigation, regulation and participant outcomes.
• Build a strong source network across the retirement ecosystem.
• Write daily news, analysis, explainers and longer-form features.
• Frame stories with a clear sense of audience need and "why this matters."
• Contribute to newsletters, alerts, special reports and event coverage.
• Attend industry conferences and represent P&I with readers and sources.

Core Coverage Areas

• Plan sponsors and workplace retirement plan design
• Retirement Plan Advisers
• Retirement income, target-date funds, managed accounts, CITs, stable value and alternatives
• ERISA, DOL policy, SECURE Act implementation, fiduciary risk and litigation
• Record keeper, consultant, adviser and asset manager strategy
• Participant engagement, retirement readiness and financial wellness

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, differentiated coverage of the DC industry
• A steady flow of original, source-driven stories
• Clear explanations of complex retirement issues
• Strong reader engagement through newsletters, alerts and enterprise coverage
• A deep source network among plan sponsors and industry leaders

Qualifications

• Reporting experience in financial journalism, retirement, benefits, asset management, wealth management or institutional investing
• Strong news judgment and deadline discipline
• Ability to explain complex financial and regulatory topics clearly
• Proven source-building skills
• Familiarity with DC plans, ERISA, retirement income or workplace benefits preferred
• Newsletter, data, events or multimedia experience a plus

Location

New York, NY, with in-office presence required at least three days a week, ideally Tuesday-Thursday.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

The final salary offering will take into account experience, accomplishments and location. In addition to base salary, Crain offers competitive benefits, including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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Brand Overview:

Pensions & Investments delivers critical financial news, data, and analysis to executives responsible for the investment of large institutional assets such as pension funds, endowments and foundations. It reaches top global executives at corporations, governments, pension and retirement fund executives, investment advisers, consultants, and financial institutions. It is the world's leading media brand for institutional investing.

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About Crain Communications:

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