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James Comtois

New York,NY

Summary

Award-winning journalist and writer with more than 24 years of experience covering a variety of different industries from money management to fashion.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

VettaFi
01.2022 - Current
  • Write ~3 to 5 stories per day about the ETF industry, including articles on the current market landscape, fund launch announcements, and interviews with financial advisors & asset managers.
  • Develop, guide, and write the marketing messages for the world's largest investment firms including Vanguard, State Street, and T. Rowe Price.
  • Co-author “Bull Vs. Bear,” a weekly feature where the VettaFi staff writers debate on controversial stocks, strategies, or market ideas.

Reporter

Pensions & Investments
08.2013 - 11.2021
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories on the business of money management for a website and newspaper dedicated to the institutional investment industry.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Won Honorable Mention from the 2015 Tabbies International Editorial & Design Awards.

Reporter

PERE
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Wrote breaking news and feature articles for a website and monthly print magazine dedicated to the private equity real estate industry.
  • Reported on such topics concerning the private equity real estate industry as private fundraising activity, institutional investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, the formation of spinoff firms, government regulations, and direct real estate deals.

Reporter

Crain's New York Business
03.2010 - 04.2011
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories about the New York City real estate industry for a daily website and weekly print newspaper.
  • Co-created The Real Estate Daily (aka The RED Alert), a daily electronic newsletter with a subscription base of more than 10,000 readers.
  • Published stories using Saxotech.
  • Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events.

Managing Editor - Online Reporter

National Mortgage News
03.2005 - 11.2009
  • Wrote articles for a weekly print trade newspaper on the mortgage industry.
  • Spearheaded the launch of the "Fraud & Prevention Report," a weekly electronic newsletter on trends in mortgage fraud and news on mortgage fraud prevention from within the industry and the government.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.

Reporter

CBS MarketWatch
10.2004 - 02.2005
  • Wrote up to 25 exclusive stories per day about insider trading, mutual funds, ECN share volumes and real-time stock trends.
  • Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.

Data Editor – Freelance Editor

Securities Industry News
01.2001 - 09.2004
  • Wrote articles for a weekly trade newspaper on the securities industry.
  • Compiled financial and statistical information.
  • Wrote summaries of financial reports from TowerGroup, Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Analytical Services.
  • Served as the contact person between the newspaper and research analysts.
  • Coordinated and organized monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on industry segments.

Editorial Assistant

Home Textiles Today
08.1999 - 01.2001
  • Wrote articles for a weekly trade newspaper on the home textiles and fashion industry.
  • Updated and maintained the company's website.
  • Designed pages using QuarkXPress.
  • Proofread and copy edited.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Boston University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Story Development
  • Investigative Research
  • Editing
  • Interviewing
  • Reporting News
  • Copywriting and Editing
  • Financial Writing
  • Proofreading

Organizations

Co-Founder & Co-Artistic Director of Nosedive Productions, an award-winning New York-based theatre company. Wrote and produced more than 20 plays for the company for more than 13 years.

Timeline

Staff Writer

VettaFi
01.2022 - Current

Reporter

Pensions & Investments
08.2013 - 11.2021

Reporter

PERE
05.2011 - 06.2013

Reporter

Crain's New York Business
03.2010 - 04.2011

Managing Editor - Online Reporter

National Mortgage News
03.2005 - 11.2009

Reporter

CBS MarketWatch
10.2004 - 02.2005

Data Editor – Freelance Editor

Securities Industry News
01.2001 - 09.2004

Editorial Assistant

Home Textiles Today
08.1999 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Boston University

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