Senior Reporter (Europe Renewables)

inspiratia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy transition space is seeking a Senior Reporter to join their news team. The role involves producing news stories on various sectors, including renewable technologies and finance. The ideal candidate will have B2B journalism experience and a degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave

Health insurance

Access to skills and improvement programmes

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines when required.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3-4 well researched and referenced news stories per day.
• Build and maintain relations with key industry players.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrable interest in sustainability

Education

Degree-level qualification in Journalism

Degree-level qualification in finance

Degree-level qualification in economics

Degree-level qualification in environmental science

Tools

Photoshop

Audacity

Job description

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inspiratia is seeking a Senior Reporter to join our growing news team. inspiratia is one of the leading voices in the energy transition space with a reputation for producing exclusive news and analysis.

We report on a range of sectors including offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, CCS, EVs and even oil & gas. The coverage centers around financing aspects – both primary and secondary – and therefore, prior knowledge of financial reporting would be advantageous but not essential.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in B2B journalism.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relations with key industry players (we prioritise off diary news)
• Research and verify leads gathered either by yourself or the wider team
• Produce 3-4 well researched and referenced news stories per day
• Pitch in for up to 2 long form pieces per month
• Interview contacts for a written piece and/or podcast episode
• Work with our data team to ensure the highest standards of accuracy are being maintained

Requirements:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Degree-level or equivalent qualification in Journalism, finance, economics, or environmental science
• 2-3 years of prior experience in a similar role
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines when required
• Demonstrable experience in breaking news stories
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrable interest in sustainability, renewable technology, energy infrastructure, or project finance
• Ability to converse in German, French, Spanish or Swedish
• Experience with editing software such as Photoshop and Audacity
• Experience in a fast-paced media or publishing environment, with familiarity with content management systems and skills in copywriting or audio editing
• Prior knowledge of financial reporting
• Prior experience in B2B journalism

Package:

• £35,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a performance-based bonus
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Health insurance
• Access to skills and improvement programmes

Apply with CV and writing samples [e-mail]. inspiratia is an equal-opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Information Services

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