At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams.If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: Clarion Defence & Security delivers world-class defence events, such as DSEI, connecting global industry leaders and driving innovation worldwide.DSEI Gateway is our rapidly growing digital media offering under DSEI, designed to enhance the brand’s online presence and build a highly engaged B2B audience.
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We achieve this by publishing defence-focused industry news, features, explainers, video reels, and webinars on our website, while also reporting at all our events.Building on a successful year of growth, we launched a new editorially-first website for DSEI in March, with high-quality, authoritative defence industry content at its core.We are seeking a talented and driven Defence Journalist to join our expanding London-based team.
This is a critical role for someone passionate about the defence sector and eager to shape the editorial voice of a leading global defence brand.You will be instrumental in increasing the authority and credibility of DSEI's brand, by delivering original, high-impact journalism focused on the global defence industry.
This role offers the chance to make a real impact on growing a publishing brand.Key Responsibilities: · Craft compelling content: Write concise, engaging news articles, features, and explainers that keep readers informed about the latest developments and opportunities in the defence industry.· Identify breaking stories: Have a keen eye for uncovering significant news within the defence sector.· Stakeholder engagement: Proactively identify and secure interviews with senior industry leaders, government officials, military personnel, and subject matter expert globally to uncover compelling stories and unique insights.· Newsletter production: Research, write, and curate content for our highly successful monthly and weekly defence industry newsletter, ensuring its continued growth and engagement.
· Ensure consistency: Maintain consistency with content and style guide.
· Content strategy input: Actively contribute ideas for coverage, helping to shape the editorial calendar and content strategy for the new DSEI website and the wider Defence Digital ecosystem.
· Editorial excellence: Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and compliance, ensuring all content is timely, editorially sound, and relevant to a senior B2B audience.
· Event coverage: Support the live coverage of our key defence events, including DSEI, to deliver customer-centric content.
· Flexibility: Willing to work with different content formats, such as video.
· Represent Clarion: A professional individual that represents Clarion at conferences, events, and public forums.Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:· Demonstrable experience as a journalist/reporter, preferably within a B2B media environment.· Exceptional ability to translate complex, technical, or 'dry' subjects into engaging, concise, and credible editorial content for a high-level professional audience.· Strong news sense and dedication to the highest standards of accuracy and ethics.· Proven skills in quickly building rapport with senior stakeholders and conducting high-level interviews.· A keen interest in and a foundational understanding of the global defence industry, including key platforms, technologies, geopolitics, and procurement processes.· Strong organisational skills to manage multiple assignments and deadlines and highly motivated, who thrives in an expanding, dynamic team environment.· Relevant degree in International Relations, War Studies, Journalism, or a related field is advantageousAbout Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947.
() Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone.
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses.
() Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. Benefits25 days’ holiday plus
Defence Journalist in Kennington employer: Clarion Events
At Clarion Events, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that embodies our core values of Passion, Care, Imagination, and Trust. As a Business Administrator in our People team, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model, generous benefits including extra leave for personal celebrations, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic global business. Join us to make meaningful connections while contributing to innovative events that resonate with diverse audiences.
