Fashion Reporter, Retail Week

William Reed; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand in retail journalism is seeking a Fashion Reporter to cover major stories and trends in the retail industry. This role involves producing compelling news content and fostering relationships with influential retail leaders, providing a dynamic opportunity for those looking to make an impact in journalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing engaging, informative, and analytical content in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in the retail industry and ability to leverage social media.
• Proven track record in building relationships with senior industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Covering breaking news stories and researching engaging news pieces.
• Producing in-depth analysis and attending major retail events.
• Building relationships with senior industry contacts.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Research

Interpersonal skills

Digital journalism

Adaptability

Education

Qualification in journalism or degree in English

Job description

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Are you a skilled journalist with the ability to uncover compelling stories and investigate industry news from unique angles? Can you execute daily content ideas and leverage your exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to represent a brand and build stakeholder relationships?

We’re seeking a dynamic Fashion Reporter to join our editorial team at Retail Week to be at the forefront of retail’s biggest stories, breaking and exclusive news, market trends and analysis, and build relationships with the industry’s most influential leaders.

Retail Week provides the most comprehensive business intelligence on the UK retail industry. With its deep knowledge and strength of relationships throughout the retail ecosystem, it translates data and trends into important implications and actionable insights to future-proof the health of retail, for businesses, people and the planet. This is an opportunity to make your mark in retail journalism, working for a brand that senior retailers and business executives read daily and trust for insight that shapes business decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

News coverage

• Breaking exclusive news stories and elevating on-diary developments with fresh angles
• Researching and writing compelling and engaging daily news pieces across all retail categories, for both print and digital
• Building and maintaining relationships with senior industry contacts within the retail industry
• Meeting tight deadlines while maintaining editorial excellence

Strategic content creation

• Pitching and producing in-depth weekly analysis pieces and monthly sector features
• Conducting high-profile interviews with retail leaders and innovators
• Contributing to our influential weekly newsletters
• Attending and covering major retail events and conferences, both in the UK and internationally
• Moderating panels and discussions at Retail Week events
• Representing the brand across media appearances when required

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Strong, imaginative journalist with a proven record of producing engaging, informative and analytical content, and demonstrated experience in covering fast-paced developments; B2B or trade media experience is highly desirable
• Ability to translate complex business concepts, facts and figures into clear and compelling stories
• Qualification in journalism or degree-level education in English, or a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Brilliant news sense with a keen interest in, and industry knowledge of, the retail and commerce industries are desirable
• Excellent knowledge of digital journalism and social media channels, and the ability to leverage platforms to amplify content reach, engage audiences, and foster meaningful interactions
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with self-drive and ability to set own agenda and work at pace to tight deadlines and independently, whilst also having a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and presenting skills with a proactive approach to engaging and networking with both internal and external senior stakeholders, and a proven track record of contact building
• Outstanding attention to detail, with solid research and investigation skills
• A curious and adaptable mindset, and eager to learn and grow within a friendly news team
• Willingness to travel to cover stories, and attend meetings and events in the UK and internationally