US Correspondent in Oxford

Salary: £30,000, with a 6-month probationary period

Contract: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working arrangement: Minimum 3 days in office per week

Are you a budding journalist with a talent for building relationships? Do you thrive on getting to the bottom of how things really work? If so, we at Global Water Intelligence (GWI) would love to receive your application.

GWI is a specialist publisher of business information with an innovative and entrepreneurial editorial culture. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and curious US Correspondent to join our team.

Working closely with our North America Editor, this is a people-first reporting role – built around conversation, relationship-building, and turning what you hear into clear, insightful analysis for our newsletters, data and intelligence platforms, and events.

What you'll be doing:

• Interviewing people: You’ll produce original content by drawing ideas and insight out of people. That means networking your way to the right sources, asking smart questions, building long-term relationships, and travelling to the US to report on major stories.
• Writing stories: Fewer people have time to read these days, which means that if you are going to write, you must write well. You will research and write news stories and features on the US water industry, expressing complex ideas concisely and accurately.
• Data analysis: GWI is the leading source of data for the water industry, and with that responsibility comes a distinctive skillset: a nose for the information that really matters, the doggedness to pursue it, the dexterity to squeeze spreadsheets until they tell a story, and a deep commitment to accuracy. You will contribute original, timely analysis to GWI’s data and intelligence platforms.
• Seeing the visual angle: Audiences increasingly consume information visually. You’ll spot opportunities to communicate complex issues through charts, graphics, and other visual formats, working with colleagues to turn analysis into accessible insights.

What we're looking for:

• We do not expect candidates to have experience in the water industry. Instead, we are looking for graduates who have pursued a rigorous course of study at university, with a strong interest in journalism and a willingness to learn.
• Strong writing skills, with an ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Curiosity about infrastructure, climate investment and public policy.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines.
• Confident conducting phone interviews and persistent in chasing down answers.
• Resilient and curious, with the determination to follow stories through.
• Interested in learning how AI and emerging technologies can support research, analysis, and reporting.
• Right to work in the UK.

What you'll gain:

• The opportunity to become a specialist correspondent in a growing global sector.
• Hands-on experience across news, features, data journalism, and events.
• Mentorship from an experienced editorial team.
• International travel and the chance to build a valuable network of industry contacts.
• 25 days’ annual leave and enrolment in a company pension plan.

Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is the leading publisher and events organiser serving the international water industry. We are based in Central Oxford, with close access to various public transport (walking distance from the train/bus stations).

It is an exciting time to work at GWI. We are transforming the way that we do business and the service we offer to our clients, and we understand that investing in and nurturing great people is key to our future success – and to your future success too. GWI offers bright people with great potential a rare opportunity to grow and accelerate their career within the organisation. Many of our managers and leadership team have climbed the ladder within GWI because we make sure we are always getting the best out of the people we have.

To apply: Please submit a CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@globalwaterintel.com, explaining in fewer than 200 words why you are applying for the job and what you think you can contribute to us that would make a real difference. The closing date for applications is 18th February 2026. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applications. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who do not reach the interview stage.