Senior Reporter - WTR

LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Senior Reporter to create high-value content for a discerning audience. This exciting role involves developing a network of contacts, writing original news and analysis, and engaging with various sectors including legal and business. Join a collaborative editorial team that values personal growth and offers a supportive environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for a motivated journalist ready to make an impact in the intellectual property space.

Benefits

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

A day off for your birthday

Pension (4% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

GBP 350 annual wellbeing allowance

Puregym access

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism with a focus on high-value content creation.
• Ability to develop a network of industry contacts and sources.

Responsibilities

• Writing complex news and analysis for a senior audience.
• Engaging with the market to develop credible original content.
• Compiling industry data for analytical insights.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in covering a specialist beat

Team-oriented and collaborative outlook

Ability to network and build a contacts book

Strong eye for detail

Knowledge of trademark/intellectual property industry

Job description

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Senior Reporter - WTR

Department: Content Editorial & Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Victoria Arnold-Rees

Description

Industry-leading intellectual property platform World Trademark Review (WTR) is on the search for a proactive and assured Senior Reporter to generate high-value content for its senior business and legal audience.

The Senior Reporter will be responsible for developing a network of contacts and writing regular original news and analysis content for a readership of professionals tasked with the creation, management and protection of strong brands.

This is a fantastic role for an independent and motivated journalist who can adapt to a variety of content sets, including long-form articles, opinions, data-driven analysis and breaking news, on a beat which cuts across legal, economic, political and business sectors.

Working as part of a small but highly collaborative international editorial team and reporting to WTR's Editor, the Senior Reporter role offers an opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and encouraging environment that takes personal and professional growth seriously.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing complex and high-value news and analysis for the WTR audience.
• Proactively engaging with the market to become a trusted contact for senior industry figures, developing a strong network of sources to help develop credible original content.
• Helping to compile and examine industry data to provide analytical insight. Representing the brand and reporting on events, digitally, locally or internationally, in a timely, accurate and balanced way.
• Working with the WTR reporter team and other internal stakeholders to contribute to substantial editorial projects.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in covering a specialist beat
• A team-oriented and collaborative outlook
• Ability to network and build a contacts book
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the trademark/intellectual property industry

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start of employment:

• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A day off for your birthday

After 3 months employment:

• Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)

After 4 months employment:

• Life assurance

After probation:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• GBP 350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
• Puregym access
• Perks at work platform access

After 1 year service:

• Private healthcare

Additional Perks:

• Company socials
• Access to Employee Affinity Networks
• Mentoring scheme
• Volunteering Day
• Mortgage Advice
• Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
• Generous parental leave

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.