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Lead Reporter, Venture Capital
Pitchbook Data INC · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 10 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pitchbook Data INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Reporter, Leveraged Loans” (Financial and Investment Analysts) in WA: $120k–$120k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Why not apply?
The posting states sponsorship is unavailable. Applying is unlikely to lead anywhere if you need sponsorship.
Existing work authorization required — the posting’s wording suggests candidates who already hold work rights. Read the original listing carefully.
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Sponsor Radar — Pitchbook Data INC
The US Department of Labor certified 10 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role: As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors, and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry! Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you. As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers’ workflows. There is no better time to join us! PitchBook News seeks an experienced journalist to analyze and break news and cover major trends shaping the venture capital market. Based in San Francisco, this reporter will lead the production of PitchBook’s daily venture capital & emerging tech newsletter, setting its editorial direction while delivering consistent, short-form, and high-quality reporting. Primary Job Responsibilities: • Lead the production of PitchBook’s daily venture capital newsletter, owning its editorial direction, daily execution, and quality bar • Build a newsletter experience that speaks directly to our core audience of venture dealmakers and founders, covering the market with an insider’s point of view and sharp, original analysis • Deliver a steady stream of analysis of news and data as well as enterprise reporting • Source and edit newsletter contributions from other reporters and PitchBook’s analyst team, ensuring a consistent voice and quality standard across the product • Collaborate with PitchBook research analysts, data analysts, and data visuals team to produce unique, insightful journalism • Build and cultivate a deep network of industry sources • Attend major conferences or other relevant events in person, including some travel when needed • Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • 8+ years of experience in financial journalism required, ideally on the venture capital and/or startup beat • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: • Proven track record of impactful, agenda-setting coverag