Senior Reporter

Infopro Digital group are recruiting for a Senior Reporter on a permanent basis to join our Insurance Post brand out of our London offices.

Insurance Post, the award-winning publication for the general insurance market, is seeking a senior reporter.

We’re looking for a tenacious, energetic journalist with experience either at a local newspaper/website or writing for a business-to business trade title.

You will be responsible for breaking exclusive news, securing interviews with movers and shakers in the industry and delivering insightful features and data analysis on emerging trends and developments in the general insurance market.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

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

Requirements

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

You will work with a team of committed, talented and passionate journalists, and editors in an inclusive and collegiate environment where success is recognised. You will be supported by an experienced management team and have access to internal and external training courses for career development.

We have plenty of options for your working preferences.

A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
Take your birthday off…on us
Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling
Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others

Our global employee benefits include:

25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
Group personal pension plan
Life assurance
Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
Childcare vouchers
Private medical insurance
Employee assistance programme
Bonusly employee recognition
Employee discount scheme
Eye-care Vouchers
Discounted gym membership
Agile/remote working
Additional life assurance
Bike to work
Buying holiday
Dental insurance
Give as you earn
Add partner to gym membership
Health cash plan
Personal accident insurance