Audience Development Manager

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per annum

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for connecting with people? Citywire, a UK-based publisher and media company, is seeking a driven individual to join our fast-growing Audience Development team as a Relationship Manager for our Citywire RIA business line, specifically in the Midwest.

Citywire is a leader in financial news, analysis, and events, with a strong presence in the US market since 2016. Our NYC office has rapidly expanded, creating two distinct media channels tailored for US-based investors. Our mission is to help people make better investments by providing insightful content and bringing together the best minds in the wealth management industry.

As the RIA Relationship Manager, you will be at the forefront of growing Citywire RIA’s network across the US. You’ll develop and nurture relationships with key decision-makers at top-tier wealth management firms across the Midwest, engaging them with our content and inviting them to our exclusive RIA CIO Summits. If you’re enthusiastic, curious, and ready to dive into the financial services industry—whether you have experience in media or finance or not—this role is for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Connecting with RIAs across the Midwest, establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Travelling 1-2 times per month for meetings, industry events, and Citywire events.
• Gathering and analyzing market insights about our RIA audience to better tailor our content and events.
• Identifying and recruiting CIOs and investment research teams at RIAs to attend our high-profile retreats in the USA.
• Collaborating with our events team to manage the planning and execution of our events.
• Maintain and update our database of registered RIA users on HubSpot.
• Engaging with readers through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, video calls, emails, and social media.
• Participating in panels, webinars, and live discussions in front of our audience.
• Conducting research and contributing regular features for the Citywire RIA website.
• Regularly post on social media to build the Citywire RIA brand and highlight your engagement with the industry.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Some experience in a similar role, internship, or related position is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and meet competing deadlines.
• Proactive & Collaborative: A self-starter who works well independently and in a team.
• Public Speaking: Confidence in speaking publicly and presenting in front of an audience.
• Travel Ready: Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the US.
• Social Media Savvy: Comfort with using LinkedIn and Twitter to engage with industry professionals.
• Tech Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, and Google Suite.

Meet Citywire

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights.

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale.

Join the team at the forefront of the global asset management industry.

Our perks:

• Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 20 days per annum, increasing to 23 days after three years' service, and 25 days after five years' service, in addition to federal and state holidays.
• Annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.
• Generous health insurance contributions from day one.
• Dental, vision, HRA, HAS and FSA plans available.
• Company 401k/Roth retirement plan with employer contribution (up to 4%).

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.