Reporter, Life Sciences

Informa Plc; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate B2B reporter to cover the dynamic biopharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will create impactful stories that engage global audiences across various platforms. With a focus on reporting, writing, and shaping digital content, you will have the opportunity to connect with key industry contacts and report from major events. This position offers a vibrant work environment with a strong emphasis on flexibility, community, and personal development, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Flexible Working Patterns

In-Person and Online Social Events

Charity Match Funding

Bespoke Training and Learning Opportunities

25 Days Annual Leave

Company Funded Private Medical Cover

ShareMatch Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Global Awards and Recognition

Collaboration with International Teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business journalism with strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent editorial judgment and creative writing flair.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and producing news stories about biopharma.
• Developing a social media presence to support the brands.

Skills

Business Journalism

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Networking

Researching

Job description

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programs for individuals and businesses.

Job Description

Are you passionate about telling impactful stories in the fast-moving world of biopharma? At Informa Connect Life Sciences, you'll step into the role of B2B reporter covering the dynamic biopharmaceutical industry. You'll take the lead in reporting, writing, and shaping digital content that drives engagement across our flagship site, BioProcess International, and other industry-leading platforms. Every day, you'll create original stories that inform and connect global audiences in biomanufacturing, clinical trials, deal-making, and commercialization. If you're ready to own your beat and make your mark, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

Editorial duties (70%)

• Sourcing and producing news stories/features/opinion pieces about the above-mentioned areas
• Uploading, posting, promoting individual and team content
• Researching and interviewing key industry contacts to deliver accurate content
• Reporting from and about industry conferences and trade events – both Informa’s and others
• Building strong contacts within the industry and developing an expertise of the markets covered

Media support (20%)

• Developing a social media presence to support the brands, along with audio/visual content
• Contribute to overall Editorial Department KPIs that grow the credibility and visibility of the media brands

Other (10%)

• Provide manager and team with regular updates about industry trends
• Manage ad hoc projects, or communication for additional products as required by the schedule.
• Performs other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business journalism, with strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent editorial judgment, creative writing flair, and the ability to deliver under pressure
• Confident working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving news environment
• Comfortable engaging with industry sources and networking at events

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say atLifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and wesupport a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walkthe World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding availabletoo
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning,
• mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. Whenit’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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