Hybrid Reporter

at Newsquest Media Group

• Job title: Reporter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Reporter producing daily news content for Insurance Times focused on the UK general insurance market. Building industry contacts and covering events while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, informative daily news content to tight deadlines.
• Write exclusive stories, analysis features and interviews.
• Contribute both on-diary and off-diary content ideas.
• Post content across relevant social media channels.
• Set up and send email newsletters when required.
• Support event coverage, including webinars, conferences and award reporting.
• Actively participate in weekly content meetings with ideas and updates.
• Represent Insurance Times professionally at external industry events.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, including spokespeople and PRs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across editorial, events, research, subscriptions and commercial.
• Work flexibly when needed and attend relevant industry events.

Requirements

• Excellent writing ability with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight daily deadlines.
• Confident communicator able to interview industry professionals and build relationships.
• Interest in, or willingness to develop expertise in, the UK general insurance market.
• Ability to produce news stories, analysis pieces and interviews to a professional standard.
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) digital publishing tools and social media best practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Self-starter with plenty of creative ideas and the ability to work autonomously.
• Reliable team player who collaborates well in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care
• Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day