Reporter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Medianett Publishing is looking for a reporter to write up to three original news stories per day across our three leading B2B titles, Bridging & Commercial, Development Finance Today, and BTL Insider.
Based in central London, our ideal candidate for this role is someone who wants to wants to develop their career in financial journalism, is hard-working, and driven by researching and writing exciting and accurate copy to tight deadlines.
You will have impeccable time management and IT skills, and be a team player.
As a reporter, your job is to support the deputy editor by finding the latest scoops and leads to maintain our position as the news breaking outlet in our industry. You will pitch original story leads to the deputy editor every morning and write up to 3 stories per day (between 400-1,000 words) across our websites. You will also help sub-edit and headline short stories written by our editorial assistant.
Working as part of a news team means every day is different. Some days you will be working with the digital news team in the office, others you will be out and about live reporting events and interviewing key industry professionals.
What's a must?
- A knowledge of media law - NCTJ qualification is desirable
- The ability to follow briefs and a track record of writing high-quality news articles
- Experience writing for print or news websites
- Confident in interviewing industry experts
- An interest in finance, property, the economy and politics
- Thorough knowledge and command of IT and experience using a CMS, or willingness to learn
- A positive attitude and a team player
- Great at managing time for multiple daily deadlines
- An eagerness to find scoops and break news with your by-line
Hours will be 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working: we operate a 4 days in, 1 day WFH rotation
- HIVE Annual Bonus Scheme
- Casual Dress
- An office close by to Hyde Park, Marble Arch and Oxford Circus
- Perkbox Subscription, offering discounts on major retailers and food
If this sounds like something for which you're suited, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Reporter roles across Medianett Publishing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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