Reporter US (New York preferred, Miami FL)

The Drum; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

401k retirement plan

Company-wide discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave package

Paid volunteering days

Mentoring programme

Employee referral bonus

Company social events

Early finish on Fridays

Dog friendly offices

Eye care vouchers

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

The Drum is looking for a Reporter in Miami, Florida, to drive its editorial coverage in the marketing and advertising industry. You’ll be responsible for breaking exclusive stories, providing analysis on key trends, and building relationships with industry contacts.

Ideal candidates have strong writing skills and a proactive approach to finding stories. The role offers a hybrid work environment and an array of employee benefits including 28 days of holiday, a pension plan, and a company-wide bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Track record of writing impactful news and analysis.
• Able to unearth strong stories and identify timely trends.
• Can write engaging, clean copy, to a high standard, and to deadline.
• Can communicate confidently inside and outside the business.
• Finds fresh ways of digging into the industry's biggest issues.

Responsibilities

• Find and write exclusive stories on the marketing and advertising industry.
• Conduct regular interviews with leading figures.
• Produce timely analysis on topical trends.
• Commission and edit contributed content.
• Promote stories on key channels.

Skills

Impactful news writing

Identifying trends

Confident communication

Engaging copywriting

Understanding social media

Job description

As a Reporter, you will be responsible for driving The Drum's day-to-day editorial coverage for the industry and ensuring consistently high editorial standards. You will regularly break exclusive stories, deliver sharp, timely analysis on key industry trends, and provide authoritative insight on topical issues shaping the sector.

The Drum is expanding rapidly in the US, with Commerce Media and B2B among its key areas of coverage. Prior reporting experience in these sectors is not required, but candidates with relevant expertise or a strong interest in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

You will represent The Drum externally as a trusted industry voice, building and maintaining strong relationships with sources, stakeholders, and contributors, while upholding the publication's reputation for quality, accuracy, and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively finding and writing exclusive stories on the marketing and advertising industry
• Regular interviews with leading figures
• Producing timely and considered analysis on topical trends and developments
• Commissioning, editing, and providing feedback on contributed content where required
• Working with our social media executive and distribution team to promote your stories on The Drum's key channels
• Frequently calling and meeting key contacts to uncover what's really happening in the industry
• Supporting colleagues from other teams with your specialist expertise, growing your presence within The Drum and contributing to wider company efforts
• Continuously honing your network to build your reputation as the go-to industry journalist

Appearing on camera, panels, and podcasts for The Drum to share your knowledge and bring attention to your reporting.

Requirements

• Track record of writing impactful news and analysis
• Able to unearth strong stories and identify timely trends
• Can write engaging, clean copy, to a high standard, and to deadline
• Can communicate confidently inside and outside the business
• Finds fresh ways of digging into the industry's biggest issues and standing out from rival coverage
• Understanding of social media platforms, using them to find contacts, distribute content and enhance reputation

Benefits

We look after you.

• 28 days holiday / 27 days PTO
• Pension, or 401k retirement plan
• Company-wide discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Enhanced above industry standard family leave package
• x2 paid volunteering days a year
• Company-wide mentoring programme
• Employee referral bonus
• Company social events
• Hybrid working
• Early finish on Fridays
• Dog friendly offices
• Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
• Learning & Development fund/opportunities