News reporter

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen leidenschaftlichen News Reporter, der bereit ist, über bedeutende Themen im Bereich Datenschutz, KI und soziale Medien zu berichten. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, internationale Reisen zu unternehmen und sich mit führenden Entscheidungsträgern zu vernetzen. Ideal für aufstrebende Journalisten, die komplexe Themen verständlich machen möchten. In einem unterstützenden und inklusiven Umfeld haben Sie die Chance, Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln und einen echten Einfluss auf die Berichterstattung über wichtige rechtliche und regulatorische Fragen zu haben.

Benefits

Augenpflege

Mitarbeiterhilfeprogramm

Geburtstagsurlaub

Pensionsbeiträge

Fahrradprogramm

Saisonkartenkredit

Wohlfühlzulage

Soziale Veranstaltungen

Mitarbeiternetzwerke

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Frühkarriere-Reporter oder Schriftsteller mit der Fähigkeit, komplexe Themen verständlich zu berichten.
• Starke Networking-Fähigkeiten zur Entwicklung von Quellen und Kontakten.

Responsibilities

• Berichterstattung über Datenschutz, KI und soziale Medienregulierung.
• Identifizieren von Nachrichtenwerten aus Gerichtsverfahren und politischen Themen.

Skills

Schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fähigkeit, Geschichten effektiv zu pitch

Selbststarter mit Vertrauen

Teamorientierte und kollaborative Denkweise

Interesse an Wirtschaft, Recht, Journalismus oder aktuellen Angelegenheiten

Education

Abschluss oder Qualifikation in Recht oder Journalismus

Job description

We are seeking a News Reporter to join our London office. The role involves reporting on data protection, privacy, artificial intelligence, social media regulation, and other major legal and regulatory issues for Lexology PRO. Our coverage includes investigations, litigation, and policymaking impacting data, from GDPR investigations to global AI regulation reforms.

The Lexology PRO data team produces daily news and in-depth analysis for a global subscription base of law firms, corporations, regulators, and government bodies. This is a unique opportunity to report on critical topics affecting the tech industry and business worldwide. Our reporters are recognized experts who identify newsworthy stories from courts, policies, and relationships with legal and policy professionals. All team members have opportunities for international travel.

No specific experience in data protection or legal matters is required. However, candidates should be able to structure hard news stories, identify strong leads, and network with senior decision-makers. A journalism or legal qualification is preferred but not essential.

Who We Are Looking For

• Early-career reporters or writers
• Ability to understand complex topics and report them accessibly
• Strong networking skills to develop sources and contacts
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines and manage long-term projects
• Self-motivated learners eager to cover a growing area of law and business

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pitch and report stories effectively
• Self-starter with confidence
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Interest in business, law, journalism, or current affairs
• Degree or qualification in law, journalism, or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory

Why Join LBR?

We offer a strong market position, growth opportunities, collaborative culture, and talented colleagues. Our core values promote equality, agility, and respect. Recognized as a 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Award winner, we foster an inclusive, positive environment. We are also committed to diversity and have partnered with Business Disability Forum to achieve Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

Our social responsibility includes supporting charitable initiatives like Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which provides education for 120 girls.

Our Commitment to Equality and Benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer, ensuring all candidates have equal chances regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, age, or disability.

Our benefits include:

• Start of employment: Eye care, Employee Assistance Programme, birthday leave, pension contributions, life assurance
• Post-probation: Cycle scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing allowance, perks platform
• After 1 year: Social events, Employee Networks, mortgage advice, flexible working, parental leave

We aim to create an inclusive, respectful workplace aligned with our core values. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

For more information, please visit our website.