Senior Correspondent, Security & Finance

About Us

ISMG is a global media powerhouse and intelligence firm at the forefront of cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ trusted media brands, 38+ digital properties, and 400+ executive events annually, ISMG reaches a network of 2M+ business leaders, CISOs, regulators, and technology innovators worldwide.

We are entering an extraordinary growth phase—expanding our editorial depth, digital marketing capabilities, and global reach. If you’re passionate about shaping narratives that influence the world of cybersecurity and financial services, this is your moment to lead.

The Opportunity

We are hiring an experienced journalist to serve as Senior Correspondent and lead content creator for ISMG's flagship media property, BankInfoSecurity. This is a senior editorial role focused on creating high-impact, multimedia journalism for a global audience of banking, fintech and cybersecurity professionals.

In this role, you will oversee content strategy, editorial calendar development and multimedia storytelling—from in-depth articles and blogs to video/audio interviews, webinars and leading in-person events. You’ll collaborate with global subject matter experts and lead coverage on trends including cyber fraud, financial regulatory changes, digital identity, AI in banking, ransomware threats and more.

This position is ideal for a self-starter who is also comfortable working as part of an international, award-winning editorial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and curation of timely, engaging, and authoritative content for BankInfoSecurity and CUInfoSecurity.
• Produce and edit news articles, thought leadership blogs, investigative features, and original video/audio interviews.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar in alignment with industry events, regulatory updates, and breaking news.
• Ensure all content meets ISMG’s editorial standards, SEO best practices, and audience engagement benchmarks.
• Conduct interviews with senior banking, cybersecurity, and compliance executives.
• Curate expert speaker panels and moderate sessions for ISMG's global summits and CISO roundtables, producing event coverage and securing interviews.
• Researching and staying up-to-date with current industry and technology trends, as well as security regulations/guidance and relevant legislative activities.
• Providing editorial support to other sectors covered by ISMG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional B2B journalism experience, preferably covering banking, fintech, cybersecurity, or information technology.
• 5+ years focused on banking security or financial regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threat trends, digital fraud, regulatory compliance, and risk management in financial services.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and the guidance issued by these bodies for providing a framework for information security within all sectors.
• Track record of breaking news, industry scoops, and thought leadership reporting.
• Excellent communication, editorial judgment, and ability to work autonomously in a global remote environment, collaborating with a variety of internal and external personas.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior editors or freelance contributors is a plus.
• Relationships with financial CISOs, compliance officers, regulators, and tech leaders is a plus.

Why Join ISMG?

• Be part of a globally recognized editorial team with unmatched access to C-level decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape critical narratives in cybersecurity and finance at a pivotal time.
• Work with purpose in a mission-driven, innovative media environment.

Position Details
📍Location: Manhattan, NY (on-site, Monday–Friday)
💰Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 (exact compensation dependent on experience level)

👉 Ready to part of something bigger? Apply today or visit ISMG.io to learn more!