Reporter in London

Working within Marketing Week, one of the UK's leading brands for marketing professionals, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality journalism that supports Marketing Week's editorial strategy and business objectives. You will identify, investigate and produce exclusive content that informs, educates and engages our audience across multiple channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and ambitious journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about producing impactful content.

• Research, investigate and produce high-quality editorial content, including news, news analysis, features, profiles, data-led stories, as well as social and video content.
• Generate exclusive story ideas that provide unique value to Marketing Week's audience and support subscription growth.
• Monitor developments across the marketing industry and wider business landscape, identifying emerging trends and newsworthy stories.
• Build and maintain a strong network of marketing professionals, industry leaders and key stakeholders to support exclusive journalism.
• Develop engaging content across digital platforms, including video and social media, to maximise audience reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across editorial, commercial and events teams to support wider business initiatives while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Support the delivery of Marketing Week events, webinars, roundtables and other audience engagement activities where required.
• Represent Marketing Week externally by attending industry events, building professional networks and enhancing the brand's reputation.
• Use audience insights, data and analytics to inform content planning and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure all content is accurate, balanced, engaging and delivered to agreed editorial standards and deadlines.

Working collaboratively with the News Editor, Editor, Deputy Editor, editorial colleagues, commercial and events teams, building strong relationships to support content development, audience engagement and the successful delivery of Marketing Week's editorial and business objectives.

• Understanding of journalism principles, editorial standards and media law.
• Knowledge of the business landscape.
• Awareness of digital publishing, audience engagement and social media best practice.
• Understanding of data-led storytelling and how analytics can enhance editorial decision-making.

• Excellent news gathering, research and investigative skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and accurately.
• Strong interviewing skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into compelling editorial content.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Creative thinking and strong editorial judgement, with a proactive approach to identifying exclusive stories.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced editorial environment.

• Background in journalism, reporting or a related editorial role.
• Proven ability to research, write and publish high-quality editorial content across multiple formats.
• Experience developing and maintaining professional networks and industry contacts.
• Experience creating digital-first content, including social media and multimedia content.
• Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.

You are a naturally curious and ambitious journalist with a passion for uncovering exclusive stories that make a genuine impact. You enjoy asking questions, building relationships and identifying the trends that matter most to the marketing industry. You combine strong editorial judgement with excellent research and communication skills, enabling you to produce insightful, engaging and accurate content across a range of formats. You are comfortable working at pace, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. A collaborative team player, you enjoy sharing ideas, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive editorial culture. You are motivated by producing journalism that informs, influences and adds value to Marketing Week's audience.

Delivering high-quality, exclusive content that differentiates Marketing Week from competitors and supports audience growth. Building a trusted network of industry contacts that consistently generates news, insight and exclusive opportunities. Producing accurate, engaging and relevant content that meets editorial standards and publication deadlines. Contributing innovative story ideas that strengthen Marketing Week's editorial reputation and subscription offering. Supporting the successful delivery of Marketing Week's editorial and wider business objectives through collaboration across teams. Building a strong personal reputation within the marketing industry while enhancing the profile and credibility of the Marketing Week brand. Contributing to a collaborative, supportive and high-performing editorial team committed to continuous improvement and journalistic excellence.