Deputy Editor, Insurance

Media Contacts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B media firm in Greater London is seeking a journalist to produce financial news and analysis for senior industry leaders. The role involves connecting with key figures, writing clearly on complex topics, and contributing to events like webinars and roundtables. Solid experience in financial journalism is critical, along with teamwork and a low-ego approach. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to grow a professional network.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in financial journalism.
• Confidence handling complex topics and writing with clarity for a knowledgeable audience.
• A constructive, low-ego approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Producing daily news and agenda-driven coverage.
• Delivering analysis-led reporting on insurance risk and regulation.
• Building relationships with senior industry figures.
• Contributing to the events programme by moderating webinars.
• Editing colleagues' copy and participating in daily news meetings.

Skills

Financial journalism

Writing clarity

Relationship building

Moderating events

Job description

Ref: 35485

This role is built for a journalist who enjoys getting to grips with complex subject matter, writing with authority, and working in a team that values high standards without the ego.

A specialist title serving senior risk, actuarial and finance leaders within insurance companies is hiring a deputy to join an experienced team of journalists. The publication’s strength is providing analysis and context. You’ll have the freedom to develop your own network, find original angles, and build coverage that genuinely helps subscribers understand developments and their implications.

You’ll work across daily news, longer-form analysis and interviews, with a particular need to strengthen international coverage. Alongside editorial output, you’ll contribute to a well-established programme of events including webinars, roundtables, conferences and awards. It’s not the bulk of the job, but it’s an important part of how the business operates and you’ll have theopporutnityto play a visible role as a moderator, contributor and idea-generator.

Key responsibilities

• Producing daily news and agenda-driven coverage, alongside regular longer reads and interviews
• Delivering analysis-led reporting on insurance risk, regulation and market implications
• Building relationships with senior industry figures and turning conversations into useful, subscriber-relevant insight
• Contributing to the events programme: moderating webinars and roundtables, helping shape agendas, and recruiting speakers
• Editing colleagues’ copy and taking part in daily news meetings in a supportive, high-standards environment

Key requirements include

• Solid experience in financial journalism
• Confidence handling complex topics and writing with clarity for a knowledgeable audience
• A constructive, low-ego approach to work

If you’d like more information, please feel free to reach out via:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bengalyas-journalism/
Twitter: @journalism_ben

Everyone whoapplieswill receive a response within one week.

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