Junior Journalist

Junior Journalist – Tech Content

Join a Global B2B Media & Events Business

City, London office – Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days home

Salary up to £30K + Benefits

We’re hiring a new Junior Journalist for the editorial team of a successful B2B Media & Events company.

Excellent communication skills and an interest in b2b tech topics are essential

This Junior Journalist position sits within the b2b events and media division of an international events organisation. The events in this team are tech related, so you will be researching and writing business related tech content and it will be shared via the digital platform, websites, social media, and directly emailed to subscribers. The content will be a mix of written and video format.

The role – Junior Journalist

We're looking for an ambitious and curious Junior Editor / Journalist to work on b2b news websites and work as part of the wider onsite content team.

The role will be varied so having a flexible approach is key, you will be responsible for:

• Regularly writing short news articles that are shared via the digital media platform.
• Research and create the content for the commercial partners
• Write content that supports the business events and wider tech industry, this will include recorded interviews, insights, news articles etc.
• You will work closely with the in-house marketing team to create valuable content
• Develop a brand presence on social media (LinkedIn and Twitter) sharing content as well as standalone social media content
• Capturing and sharing images and video for a visual representation
• Video content will be primarily created at the events, where you will also have the opportunity to present and interview industry leaders
• You may be asked to chair sessions at the conferences
• Work with colleagues in other departments to share insight.

Your skills & experience

• A 2:1 or 1st degree in Journalism or English degree (or similar)
• Looking for a career as a journalist or an editor in the world of business and tech.
• Outstanding and confident communicator – written and spoken
• Experience producing editorial style content such as student newsletters
• Flexible approach, self motivated and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required
• An interest in the economy, business and tech
• The ability to write quickly and accurately
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• A confident and mature approach to work
• Ability to manage the responsibility of independent working and working as part of a team

Why Apply?

• Join a successful division within an established international organisation.
• This is an early careers role, suited to a recent graduate with experience / transferable skills
• Mentorship, training and long term career development opportunities are available
• The opportunity to travel to attend events and meetings will be available
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• A positive, bright and fun company culture that offers lots of career progression (international)
• The role comes with a base salary and 25 days holiday, pension, health insurance, voluntary days, socials, travel support and other benefits.

About the company

This B2B Media & Events company has been established for over 20 years, they create and deliver industry content and business intelligence via leading UK & Overseas business conferences, events and awards ceremonies that work alongside and complement their popular digital publication. The events offer numerous opportunities for professionals to meet, network, learn, and develop new business opportunities.

Please contact Helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk at Jackson Barnes Recruitment for more information on this Junior Journalist job.

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Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes place from Graduate up to MD level in the following positions:

• Researchers
• Conference producers
• Event Marketing professionals
• Sales professionals – delegate, sponsorship & Business Development
• Event Managers
• Editors

We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia