Senior Reporter
We are currently recruiting an experienced journalist to join our London based team to cover EGR North America.
EGR (www.egr.global) is the leading B2B news source for the online gambling, including sports betting, and igaming industry. First established more than two decades ago, EGR continues to provide exclusive news, insight, data and content to its well-established and growing readership. You’d be joining an editorial team with more than three decades combined experience of the sector who are looking to add to an excellent team with a stellar hire.
Our Senior Reporters
Regularly break news and have a strong sense of what makes a good story
Turn stories around quickly when necessary
Develop story ideas from a variety of sources including studies, industry executives and sources, regulatory filings, etc.
Report and write analytical stories, uncovering wider trends by synthesising separate events that occur within the industry
Know what context and depth to include in a story
Write clean copy that needs minimal editing, i.e. house style is correct, structure is appropriate for readers, story lead is succinct and clear, why the news is happening is clearly explained and the context that’s important for readers is included
Know which sources to go to for comment or insight on a particular story
Write articles that are accurate and balanced with the appropriate context and depth
Have the judgement to report the real story rather than the angle a specific source is pushing
Fluent in long-form feature writing
Can moderate panels, webinars and discussions with senior industry figures
Requirements
Possess strong understanding of the gambling and sports betting industry to spot important developments and trends before the competition (ideally with a focus on North America)
Have a network of sources that can provide insights for stories and tips that lead to exclusive coverage
Are always developing and cultivating new sources
A background in journalism or PR
Demonstrate a keen understanding of readers’ information needs
Can provide necessary context and insights to build out a story and increase readers’ understanding of an issue
Are self-motivated and regularly exceed expectations in terms of story output and quality as well as meeting deadlines
Benefits
24 days annual leave rising to 29 days
Enhanced parental leave
Medicash (Health Cash Plans)
Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays (Opportunity to finish early)
Birthday day off
Employee assistance program
Travel loan scheme
Charity days
Breakfast provided
Social Events throughout the year
Hybrid Working
Our Company
Egaming Review is part of With Intelligence and is based at One London Wall, London EC2Y 5EA. We offer amazing benefits, free breakfast daily and drinks provided all day, every day. We actively encourage social networks that oversee activities from sports, book reading to rock climbing, that you are free to join.