Chemical Watch, Senior Reporter - Chemical News & Insight

Chemical Watch; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global regulatory news service is looking for a Senior Reporter to cover environmental regulations and chemical industry developments. You will generate news stories and analyses while building industry contacts and attending related events. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits like medical insurance and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Life insurance

25 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Substantial demonstrable experience in generating original news stories.
• Experience reporting on environmental regulation or the chemical industry.
• Excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write news stories on environmental regulation.
• Generate original news analysis articles.
• Produce longer-form articles for the insight section.
• Maintain contacts within regulatory authorities and industry bodies.
• Attend industry events, including travel to Asia.

Skills

News writing

Multi-sourced news analysis

Understanding regulatory agendas

Job description

Chemical Watch, Senior Reporter – Chemical News & Insight

Location: Remote working from the UK

Employment type: Full-time

Industry: Environmental regulation & policy

Salary: £DOE

Closing date: April 25, 2024

About the Company

Global regulatory news service Chemical Watch News & Insight, part of the global environment, health & safety intelligence provider Enhesa, offers strong year‑on‑year growth and exciting opportunities for journalists to develop their careers. Our 21‑strong editorial team includes early‑career talent and experienced reporters from Bloomberg, Reuters, Politico, The Guardian, BBC and more.

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious news journalist to join our Asia desk, reporting on regulatory developments across key jurisdictions in Asia and reporting into the UK‑based managing editor for Asia.

Responsibilities

• Research and write news stories on environmental regulation, policy development, public health, and the chemical industry.
• Generate original, multi‑sourced news analysis articles in a professional newsroom environment.
• Produce longer‑form articles for the “insight” section.
• Build and maintain contacts within regulatory authorities, industry bodies, consultants, legal firms, and NGOs concerned with safe chemical management in the region.
• Attend industry events, including travel to Asia for the annual Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit.

Qualifications

• Substantial demonstrable experience in generating original news stories and high‑quality multi‑sourced analysis.
• Experience reporting on environmental regulation, policy development, public health, or the chemical industry.
• Experience covering Asian countries is an advantage.
• Excellent writing skills and a drive to develop an understanding of regulatory agendas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance, pension contributions, life insurance.
• 25 days’ holiday.