B2B Journalist / Reporter – Financial Publishing

Full job description

Hire Ground is recruiting on behalf of an established business-to-business (B2B) publisher based in the City of London, seeking a talented and motivated Journalist / Reporter to join its editorial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a journalist with some previous experience and a recognised journalism qualification to develop their career within a respected publishing business. Covering the personal finance, corporate finance and insurance investment markets, you will produce engaging news, features and analysis for a professional readership.

Working across multiple established titles, you will build relationships with industry leaders, interview senior finance professionals and contribute to a variety of editorial and commercial content, including digital media, podcasts, webinars and industry events.

The Role

  • Research, write and publish high-quality news, features and analysis across a range of B2B financial publications.
  • Cover breaking news and developments within the personal finance, corporate finance and investment sectors.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior industry contacts, securing interviews and developing new editorial opportunities.
  • Produce engaging content for websites, newsletters and social media channels.
  • Contribute to podcasts, video content, webinars and industry events.
  • Work with commercial colleagues to deliver client-funded content, including sponsored articles, reports and other bespoke editorial projects.
  • Identify emerging trends and stories to help grow readership, engagement and the profile of the publications.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A recognised journalism qualification, such as an NCTJ diploma or equivalent.
  • Some previous journalism experience, ideally within B2B, business, financial or trade publishing.
  • Excellent writing, research, interviewing and fact-checking skills.
  • A genuine interest in business, finance and current affairs.
  • Confidence communicating with senior professionals and developing industry contacts.
  • An understanding of digital publishing and social media.
  • A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

The Opportunity

Joining an established B2B publisher with offices in the City of London, you will have the opportunity to develop your journalistic skills, expand your professional network and contribute to influential publications serving specialist financial audiences.

If you are an ambitious journalist looking to take the next step in your career within business and financial publishing, we would love to hear from you.

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