Sync Recruitment – Specialist Editorial Recruitment in Financial & Business Journalism

Sync Recruitment is a specialist editorial recruitment agency dedicated to the world of financial and business journalism. We connect leading newswires, business intelligence firms, and specialist magazine publishers with highly skilled editorial talent.

We recruit across a wide range of editorial positions, including:

  • Reporters and Editors

  • Managing Editors

  • Researchers and Managing Researchers

What unites the roles we work on is the quality of journalism our clients demand and our candidates deliver.

Our Approach

At Sync Recruitment, our process is consultative and relationship-driven. We take the time to fully understand the needs of both clients and candidates, ensuring the right editorial fit for every hire. Many of our clients have partnered with us for years, relying on our ability to find hard-to-source skills and niche expertise in a competitive market.

Why Sync Recruitment?

  • Deep sector knowledge: Our team combines publishing experience with a strong understanding of finance and business journalism.

  • Long-term partnerships: We support clients across London, New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong, often working with them for many years.

  • Proven track record: Successfully placing editorial professionals in roles that demand both financial knowledge and editorial excellence.

Whether you are a journalist seeking your next career move or a publisher looking to hire exceptional editorial talent, Sync Recruitment is your trusted partner in financial and business journalism recruitment.

👉 Get in touch today to discuss your hiring needs in London, New York, Singapore, or Hong Kong.

Steven Shephard
Director, Sync Recruitment Limited

Email: steven@syncrecruitment.com

Testimonials

“Steven has helped us hire some of our best journalists over the last 8 years.  He listens to what we require, makes suggestions and pre-selects candidates for us to consider.  He makes the process smooth and we know that when they come through Steven they will really contribute once they’ve joined.  I have no hesitation recommending him.”

Tony Gibson – Chief Executive, Field Gibson Media

“Steven Shephard understands the long-term value of relationships and makes every effort to get to know his clients. He certainly has got to know our editorial operation very well and become a trusted partner and advisor to our business. The service he offers is highly professional, and we value his ability to identify journalistic talent for PEI not just in the UK but also overseas.”

Philip Borel – Group Editorial Director,
 PEI Media

“It was a big decision for us to use a recruitment company for the first time this year, as we are a relatively small company operating on a tight budget. However, I can honestly say I’m delighted with the result achieved for us. Steven Shephard has a real knack at getting to know a company’s requirements and modus operandi, and matching these almost exactly with relevant candidates. His knowledge of the publishing industry and connections with an excellent pool of talented candidates ensured that we found the two candidates we were looking for without any trouble at all. This is especially impressive as our requirements were relatively complicated: we were looking for candidates who were either based in Australia or willing to move there to fill the roles. I would have no hesitation in contacting Sync Recruitment again, next time we are looking for journalists.”

Samantha Swiss – Chief executive, KangaNews

“We have worked with Steven for over seven years during which he has sourced a number of outstanding reporters for us that have advanced to senior positions. He has an excellent understanding of our needs and a knack for unearthing talented candidates.”

Robert Schach – Managing Editor, Debtwire Europe.

“Steven Shephard has consistently demonstrated its ability to source excellent candidates for IFR and provides an excellent service to go with it. Steven clearly understands our business and knows what we are looking for. Of the recruitment firms I have dealt with as editor of IFR, his has proved by far the most effective and Steven has been a joy to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending the firm.”

Matthew Davies – Editor, International Financing Review.