Senior reporter
Infopro Digital group are recruiting for a Senior Reporter, on a permanent basis to join its Insurance Post brand.
The best of both worlds. That is what a position with Infopro Digital offers you. We are first a global company with 4,000 employees and annual revenues of over half a billion dollars with a presence in 18 countries. Through our market-leading brands, we serve five professional communities – insurance and finance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, and industry – enabling our clients to make informed business decisions and create new opportunities.
Through our market leading brands, including Insurance Age, Insurance Post, Central Banking, Chartis Research, Risk.net and WatersTechnology, we service the world’s financial markets and enable our clients to make informed business decisions by providing in-depth analysis and actionable advice. We are also a leading, global provider of training and development solutions for the financial markets.
Job summary
Insurance Post, the award-winning publication for the general insurance market, is seeking a senior reporter.
We’re looking for a tenacious, energetic reporter with experience either at a local newspaper or writing for a business-to business title.
You will be responsible for breaking exclusive news, securing interviews with movers and shakers in the industry and delivering insightful features on emerging trends and developments in the general insurance market.
Requirements
As a key member of the Insurance Post brand, the ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
Experience in local or business journalism.
Proven writing, research and editing ability.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Writing exclusive news stories as well as in-depth analysis.
Curate and send email news alert.
Stay on top of developments in the general insurance industry and be able to explain complex subjects clearly and comprehensively.
Develop original and compelling ideas plus creative ways to present content – which could include charts, infographics, video, polls, podcasts, etc.
Engage professionally with key industry players both in-person plus via social and use this interaction for content generation.
Work collaboratively with colleagues.
Key Skills
Excellent, accurate writing across a range of formats.
Experience of writing and developing stories.
An ability to find new ways to cover topics or issues.
Knowledge of relevant data sources, developments, and key contacts.
Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to be part of our award-winning team.
An ability to show initiative and work well under pressure.
Additional Skills
A network of general insurance contacts would be preferred.
Knowledge and experience of using SEO to drive new readership.
Benefits
As well as working with the most interesting, talented and fun people, we operate a culture where success is recognised. You will be supported throughout your career tailoring your development through management support, internal and external training courses, and on the job training. Based in a fantastic location in the city of London’s Aldgate area, you will also have access to numerous retail discounts!
In addition to a Competitive Salary we offer the following benefits:
Standard Benefits
25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
Group personal pension plan
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Bonusly employee recognition
Employee discount scheme
Onsite monthly chair massage
Eye-care Vouchers
Vodafone employee advantage scheme
Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
Discounted gym membership
Annual Flex Benefits
Income protection
Additional life assurance
Bike to work
Buying holiday
Dental insurance
Add partner to gym membership
Health screening
Private medical insurance
And many more!
Learn more about us
Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 18 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 55 nationalities.
Infopro Digital connects professional communities.
Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.
With our solutions, decision makers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and performance in a sustainable way.
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