Data Reporter - Insurance Times

Newsquest Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Employee helpline

Perks & discounts

Team building days

Volunteer charity day

Job summary

Insurance Times is seeking a Data Reporter to join its award-winning editorial team in London. You will uncover trends, analyse research and turn data into engaging content for digital, print, social and email channels.

You’ll own coverage of proprietary research projects and report on important third-party studies for insurance professionals. You’ll build industry relationships, contribute to events, support research projects and act as an ambassador for the brand, while working in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, content creation or business publishing.
• Strong writing, interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Excellent numerical literacy with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience working with research, surveys, statistics or analytical content.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging, data-led content for digital, print, newsletters and social channels.
• Lead coverage of Insurance Times research projects, surveys and rankings.
• Identify trends using proprietary and third-party research.
• Manage the Data Matters content calendar and scheduling.
• Generate feature ideas from research findings and market trends.
• Write planned and reactive content to daily deadlines.
• Promote content across social media and email newsletters.
• Support webinars, conferences and events through reporting and interviews.
• Collaborate with Head of Research to develop editorial plans around campaigns.
• Build relationships with insurers, brokers, MGAs and industry bodies.
• Support participation in Insurance Times research programmes.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver audience-focused content.

Skills

Journalism

Research

Data literacy

Storytelling

Deadline management

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Department: Editorial

Location: London - Queens House

Description

Insurance Times is looking for a commercially aware and numerically confident Data Reporter to join our award-winning editorial team. This is a unique opportunity for a journalist who enjoys uncovering trends, analysing research and turning complex data into engaging content that informs and influences the UK's insurance sector. Working closely with both the Editor and Head of Research, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality data-led journalism across digital, print, social and email channels. You'll take ownership of coverage surrounding Insurance Times' proprietary research projects, while also identifying and reporting on third-party research that matters to insurance professionals. Alongside writing and analysis, you'll help build relationships across the industry, contribute to events, support research projects and act as an ambassador for one of the UK's most recognised insurance publishing brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engaging, accurate and insightful data-led content for digital, print, newsletter and social channels
• Lead editorial coverage of Insurance Times research projects, surveys and rankings
• Identify and report on relevant industry trends using proprietary and third-party research
• Manage the content calendar and scheduling for the Data Matters section
• Generate feature ideas based on research findings and emerging market trends
• Write both planned and reactive content to daily deadlines
• Promote content across social media and email newsletters
• Support webinars, conferences and industry events through reporting, interviews and content creation
• Work closely with the Head of Research to develop editorial plans around research campaigns
• Build relationships with insurers, brokers, MGAs, industry bodies and other key stakeholders
• Help increase participation and engagement in Insurance Times research programmes
• Support the production of reports, microsites and other research-related content
• Collaborate with editorial, events, subscriptions, commercial and research teams to deliver audience-focused content

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in journalism, content creation or business publishing
• Strong writing, interviewing and storytelling skills
• Excellent numerical literacy with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly
• Experience working with research, surveys, statistics or analytical content
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Confident building relationships with industry stakeholders and external partners
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and attending industry events when required
• Knowledge of the insurance, financial services or B2B publishing sectors would be advantageous

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