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MRW is the ultimate resource for anyone working in the recycling and waste management industry, from recycling officers in local authorities, to new and more established recycling and waste management businesses, as well as those looking to invest in the sector.

EMAP connects customers with critical insight, vital news, high-level networks and first-sight opportunity; we are the heart of business around the world. Our first-in-class B2B brand portfolio includes leading titles for the Retail, Fashion Retail, Architecture, Built Environment, Environment and Public Sectors.

EMAP is part of the Top Right Group a truly global business which has recently released millions of pounds of investment to enable our exciting growth plans.

MRW is establishing a reputation for the quality of its news and the key source of developments across the waste and resource management sector. MRW reporters are central to achieving this goal by:

• staying on top of upcoming relevant diary stories and writing relevant news articles for MRW outlets including digital

• bringing in compelling exclusive news every week

• maintaining a strong contacts book

• delivering investigations and original research

• helping boost brand subscription numbers through strong news service

• help boost online objectives

About the person:

• Minimum of one year’s experience as a journalist in an established media team: newspaper, magazine or online – or equivalent

• NCTJ qualification or equivalent

• Strong print/writing skills

• Awareness of the waste/resource management sector

• Experience of digital journalism

• Passion for current affairs

• Competitive approach to story gathering

• Strong news-writing style appropriate for a professional audience

• A winning way with contacts at all levels

• Ability to plan and organise your own work within the team 

How to apply:

Please send your CV and salary expectations to jobs@emap.com. Applications without salary details may delay the process. The subject of the email needs to clearly state the job title of the vacancy and reference number.

There is no closing date for this position. Successful candidates will be responded to when they apply and any adverts will be removed when the role has been filled. If you are interested, please apply immediately to avoid disappointment.

Date posted: 08/04/13 17:31 Closing date: 08/05/13
Salary: DoE Location: London, All
Categories: broadcast journalists | copywriters | editorial assistants and trainees | news | production and sub-editors | section editors | specialist writers |

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Legalease is the publisher of The Legal 500 Series, the market-leading directory with a long and established track record  for analysing, ranking and providing detailed editorial on the world's leading business law firms. The Legal 500 prides itself on the quality and depth of its research, as well as on the integrity of its research team.

We are expanding our research team and have vacancies for bright, hard-working and tenacious researchers to work across The Legal 500 Series. Applicants must have an excellent command of spoken and written English. and be able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines. Knowledge of the legal sector is preferable but not essential. Language abilities are also an advantage (including German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin). For an insight into the content of our products, please see www.legal500.com

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their
editorial skills in a challenging and vibrant environment. You will be
part of a succesful, ambitious and growing organisation, where hard work
will be rewarded with career progression. Although part of a close-knit
team, you will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy. As the
series is published worldwide, there may be some international travel
involved from time-to-time.

Key responsibilities

• To gather details of law firms' recent work, through the collection of
  written submissions and interviews with senior-level lawyers, both on the
  telephone and face-to-face

• To obtain opinions on the quality of law firms' work through from their
  clients

• To write comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the leading law firms in
  certain key practice areas

How to apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you should be considered for the role to David Burgess c/o jobs@legal500.com.

The role is full-time, office-based in London, so applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Salary is £20,000 per annum. We are currently not seeking any freelancers.

Only successful applicants will be contacted and invited in for an interview.

Date posted: 08/04/13 16:47 Closing date: 08/05/13
Salary: £20,000 per annum Location: London, England
Categories: broadcast journalists | editors and management | features | news | production and sub-editors | proofreaders | section editors | specialist writers |

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We are looking for International journalists, bilingual in English, with proven experience in conducting face-to-face interviews and flexibility to travel for 11 months a year.

We are a global group of PRESS & COMMUNICATIONS agencies, specializing in the production of country reports, with the aim of providing an economic and business analysis to an influential audience. Operating across the globe, our reports are published within the world’s most renowned and respected newspapers and magazines. With exciting expansion plans, AFA Press is currently looking for the finest young talent out there and offers you the unique opportunity to become part of our sales team as an International Journalist.

We are looking for university graduates with a sound knowledge of international current affairs, proven experience in conducting face-to-face interviews and excellent presentation abilities. You have to be dynamic, open-minded, ambitious, adventurous, self-motivated, independent, creative, convincing, confident and a good negotiator.

You must be fluent/bilingual in English (both spoken and written) and one of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian.

If you do not meet these requirements, your CV will NOT be considered for this position.

This job requires candidates to live and work in any country of the world, travelling for a total of 11 months a year. This is not an office job!

This position involves working and living in teams of 2 – 3 people in the country of destination, developing important networks and making contacts at the highest level in order to gather editorial and advertising content for the reports. This position can also be considered as the initial training to establish a long-term career in a truly international fast-paced commercial environment where your efforts will be rewarded and with all overseas business expenses covered.

Have you got the AFA factor?

Charisma

Determination to succeed

Excellent people and networking skills

Excellent verbal presentation skills

Excellent convincing skills

Problem solving skills

Bold and unafraid "make it happen" attitude

Work capacity: willing to work long hours

Adaptability to unpredicted events

Flexibility to work in different environments

Corporate and social etiquette

Job Requirements:

We are looking for people who have the ability to conduct interviews with business and political figures at the highest level of seniority.

At least 5 years experience in a journalist role conducting face-to-face interviews.

You must be native/bilingual level English (both spoken and written) and one of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian.

Excellent personal presentation and strong communication and networking skills

Excellent convincing and problem solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability to changes, willingness to live in any country in the world and change on a short notice as required by the company

Corporate and social etiquette. Exquisite manners. This position requires networking and interacting with people at top-level management in both public and private sector

The company offers:

An excellent financial package with an attractive base salary and high commissions.

Work expenses covered including accommodation, communication, private health insurance, travel within a project and more.

Daily allowance whilst field-based.

Full initial training and fast-track promotion to Project Director.

The opportunity to meet world leaders, senior government officials, top CEOs and the most influential people in each country.

The chance to experience the political, economic and social reality of the countries you work in.

How to apply:

If you are interested please send your CV at:
recruitment@afa-press.com

Date posted: 08/04/13 15:32 Closing date: 31/07/13
Salary: DoE Location: London, United Kingdom
Categories: broadcast journalists | editors and management | freelance | media sales | news | public relations | section editors | new media |

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Debtwire, a financial newswire owned by the Financial Times Group, is looking to recruit a reporter for its real-time news desk to cover Middle East stressed debt and restructuring situations, as well as regional primary issuance. This is an opportunity to work as part of a well-established team covering bonds, loans and workouts across CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Reporters are required to make contact with bankers, investors and advisory firms to write detailed articles on specific companies and their debt. Our readers are fixed income professionals seeking opportunities arising from events that have a material impact on a company’s business and its funding requirements.

Applicants need to demonstrate a proven ability to work in a fast-paced news gathering environment, generating leads and cultivating contacts as they go. They must be able to combine writing short, deal-focused news stories with producing longer analytical pieces often dealing with complicated, technical situations.

Training will be provided by Debtwire's experienced staff of editors and reporters. Candidates please note that this advertisement is for a position based in London, but experienced applicants based in the UAE would be considered.

Requirements:

The applicant should have a degree or equivalent, experience in journalism, preferably with a publication based in or covering the Middle East, or covering credit markets. Fluency in a foreign language prevalent in the region would be an advantage.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following skills:

· Proven capacity to draw key information from market sources

· Strong writing ability

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.

How to apply:

Email your CV and a one-page cover letter to nb@debtwire.com

 

The Mergermarket Group is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude in order to maximise the full potential of both existing and prospective employees.

Date posted: 08/04/13 12:20 Closing date: 08/05/13
Salary: Competitive Location: London, United Kingdom
Categories: broadcast journalists | news |

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We are looking to appoint an experienced, organized and passionate Senior Editor  for its bi-monthly English-language insurance magazine.

The ideal candidate should have at least five years of relevant experience in a weekly/monthly publication with an emphasis on insurance/business. 

The role would suit reporters who are able to regularly deliver quality copy while working independently and have excellent spoken and written English, and good investigative skills.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, kindly send your CV to Harsh Balwani, h.balwani@mediaquestcorp.com.  Candidates with no experience in journalism should not apply for this post.

Date posted: 07/04/13 10:15 Closing date: 06/05/13
Salary: 18000AED Location: Dubai, Dubai
Categories: editors and management |

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Inside Housing is seeking a business reporter to break the biggest stories first in a fast-changing sector. If you are tenacious, drawn to social affairs and politics and have experience in financial journalism, then this opportunity at one of the UK’s top business titles could be for you.

The successful candidate will join an award-winning team to lead the business coverage of the housing sector. With housing and welfare reform in the media spotlight right now, the competition for scoops has never been greater, so Inside Housing is on the hunt for someone who thrives under pressure and is driven to setting the news agenda.

The business reporter will be responsible for editing the business pages on a weekly basis as well as writing news for the rest of the magazine and breaking stories online. In addition, they will be expected write analysis and interview features and carry out major pieces of investigation.

Applicants will therefore have a strong track record of digging out exclusive off-diary news and will be able to demonstrate an eye for detail on a balance sheet. The role requires an ability to scrutinise company accounts, spot trends and develop a broad network of contacts with housing bosses, lenders and investors. As well as producing excellent copy, the successful applicant will have editing experience. Knowledge of the housing sector, local government and politics would be a bonus, but is not essential.

How to apply:

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Date posted: 06/04/13 10:30 Closing date: 22/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: London, England
Hours Per Week:37.5
Categories: news | section editors |

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Duties include writing and voicing reports for news and other programme departments from various source material, live coverage of breaking news and major international news events and writing or modifying articles for our website.

Euronews, Europe's most-watched international TV news channel is looking for freelance broadcast journalists for shift  work on news and programmes.  Candidates must have TV news experience.  Preference will be given to journalists with experience in rolling news, international affairs and who have some level of French. Euronews pays for flights and hotel costs for freelances coming from the UK. 

How to apply:

Please send your CV and samples of broadcast work to: nial.oreilly@euronews.com or anne.viornery@euronews.com 

Euronews also has an opening for Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Magazine Programmes.  Please see the recruitment section of our website for more details: 
http://www.euronews.com/jobs/ 

Date posted: 05/04/13 17:23 Closing date: 03/05/13
Salary: Depending on age and experience Location: Lyon, France
Categories: broadcast journalists |

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Live Content Development Editor

Title: Insurance Times

Reports to: Executive Editor

Responsible for: No current direct line management but will be responsible for directing freelance on staff resources as required to meet brand objectives

Overview

This is a new role developed to support Insurance Times’ mission to generate timely, relevant and ‘must-read’ content with an innovative ‘twist’ in all platforms – print, online, SM and face-to-face.

You will work proactively with the Executive Editor, insurance Times, colleagues in Events, Commercial, Marketing and Product Development to (a) lead the fulfilment of the brand’s existing portfolio of Events (excluding the Insurance Times Awards, the Claims Excellence Awards and the Technology in Insurance Awards, and The Knowledge Programme) (b) spot new opportunities, driven by editorial ‘nouse’, contacts and audience need, and lead them from idea through to execution.

Specifically, you will drive the content agenda for the specific event, across all platforms, generating editorial content before, during and after. This will involve selecting and securing key contacts to contribute, including speaking as part of the event, although the logistics will be fully serviced by the in-house Events team. Your goal here is to build close relationships with key influencers across UKGI and, where appropriate, internationally.

You will be the senior editorial lead for the portfolio of events under your remit, including chairing and, where appropriate/relevant, delivering content yourself. You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of UKGI in short order and an ‘address book’ to match!

Specific objectives include:

• Devising content programmes for a suite of 20+ planned events in 2013

• Devising and executing content in all platforms - print, online, SM and face-to-face - before, during and after.

• Actively writing and chairing events and functioning as the senior editorial lead with commercial partners, as relevant.

• Commission and manage freelance contributions, and working with the Executive Editor, managing and directing in-house (staff) contributions from peers and others

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience of working at a senior level within an fast paced, high pressured, editorial team and of managing editorial teams, from news editing level upwards

• A track record of playing a key role in organising speakers for events and then managing the editorial content

• B2B experience preferable, but not essential

• Track record of developing face-to-face content, from idea through to execution

• Demonstrably impressive face-to-face skills and proven track record of engaging with c-suite and ‘heads of’ individuals on specific projects

• A proficient influencer, skilled planner and self-motivated professional

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Relationship building, external and internal

• Good influencing skills

• Self-starter, highly-motivated, lateral thinker and problem-solver

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

General requirements

• Fully conversant with MS Office (including excel), experience of CMS (content management systems) and familiarity with tablet, mobile &etc devices in the working context

• Work-based experience of SM including examples of where you have personally driven projects

• Able to commute into NSM’s London base and across the UK and internationally as required

Personality

• Able to work under pressure

• Resilient, self-starting and problem-solver

• Active listener and learning mindset

• Ability to manage self and other resources (freelance, peers and junior members of staff)

This is a guide to the duties of this role and should not be regarded as comprehensive

How to apply:

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Date posted: 05/04/13 17:20 Closing date: 03/05/13
Salary: DoE Location: Cannon Street, London, All
Hours Per Week:35
Categories: editors and management |

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Growing our business to grow our impact. How will we do it? Well, that’s where you come in. During your two years with us, we’ll be looking to you to set, share and spearhead an editorial strategy that’s as ambitious and effective as the work we do – and which enables us to achieve even more progress for the consumers who rely on our websites, guides and magazines to make the right choices each day.

That’ll mean finding smart ways to bring together the efforts and output of our print and digital teams. Showing your people just how much they’ll accomplish by thinking commercially and acting collaboratively, as you help them navigate the exciting changes you introduce.

And that’s just the start. Everything your team produce will be based on evidence and specialist findings from our research teams. So your strategy will also help strengthen the relationships and simplify the processes across the organisation.

It’ll take plenty of patience and diplomacy – and the ability to influence the people above you as well as around you – but your unarguable track record in commercial publishing, business transformation and big-budget responsibility will have you winning fans and securing buy-in from the start.

There’s no doubt: it’s a challenging task. So you’ll fully deserve your generous package and outstanding benefits (including 28 days’ holiday), and the immense satisfaction you’ll get from helping shape the future of our unique business. The difference you make will be the difference we make for consumers across the country.

How to apply:

Find out more and apply at www.careersatwhich.co.uk

Closing date: 21 April 2013

Stand up and be counted on

Date posted: 05/04/13 16:59 Closing date: 21/04/13
Salary: £competitive + great benefits Location: London, England
Categories: editors and management |

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The Deputy Editor-in-Chief Magazines is hierarchically linked to the Editor-in-Chief magazines. With her, he (she) ensures the responsibility of implementing the editorial and strategic line of the channel.

He (she) ensures the supervision of a multidisciplinary team

In her absence, he (she) assumes by delegation, all the responsibilities of the Editor-in-chief Magazines

Main activities:　

• Control and editorial follow-up of programmes and the establishment of priorities

• Definition, orientation and management of the follow-up of magazines from the conception to the broadcasting, in contact with the concerned departments.

• Participation in the creation and in the implementation of new programmes and special projects on air and on multimedia and Web platforms.

• Execution and follow-up of sponsorship contracts

• Participation in the development of the channel in conjunction with the heads of department concerned.

• Representation of Euronews during editorial meetings with the partners of production according to the contractual measures. Travel abroad.

• Consultation with the Sales team and the Creative Solutions department for the creation and development of the sponsored programmes.

Staff management:

• Follow-up and organization of the work of supervised staff

• Animation and motivation of the production teams.

• Mediation and resolution of conflicts

• Analysing recruitment requirements for permanent and temporary staff.  Evaluation of the skills and the performance of staff.

• Participation in recruitment process

• Offering opinion in disciplinary cases and bonus awards.
  　

Level required:

• Required level of studies: four-year university degree or equivalent journalistic diploma with minimum 5 years minimum in journalism

• Experience of journalistic activities on the ground and in programme production

• Experience of management

• Fluent English and French an imperative, 3rd language appreciated

Qualities

• Analytical mind

• Good organisation skills 

• Quick thinker, ability to take initiative

• Authority, rigour, self-control

• Good interpersonal skills, talent for communication and negotiation

• Very good general knowledge

How to apply:

All applications (CV, cover letter and salary expectations) must be submitted with the reference RedacAM by email to Gardenia Trezzini (gardenia.trezzini@euronews.com) and Anne VIORNERY (anne.viornery@euronews.com) before 26th of April 2013.

Date posted: 05/04/13 14:00 Closing date: 26/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: LYON(Ecully), France
Categories: broadcast journalists |

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This is an important role for Global Reinsurance, a brand known for getting to the heart of the story by asking the difficult questions.

Your mission is to dig out original stories that will make the international insurance and reinsurance markets sit up and listen. Global Reinsurance is a powerful brand that is read by chief executives and board members of some of the world’s largest companies.

The role is rich and varied. That means you will learn how to write top-class interviews, investigations and analysis in both online and print.

Main responsibilities

• Lead news coverage across the website, Executive Briefing, magazine and events. 
• Working with the Editor to ensure there is a regular flow of compelling and timely exclusive online content to the digital channel.
• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of the international insurance and reinsurance markets and other specific areas as required. 
• Working in consultation with Editor, GR, to continue to improve content synergy across GR and sister titles, Insurance Times and Strategic Risk.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the GR brand both internally and externally as well as chairing roundtables and other events.
• Contribute to company-wide projects as appropriate, and to the general development of Newsquest Specialist Media as required.
• Develop a network of close contacts across the global insurance and reinsurance markets with particular focus on the emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America.
• Manage a complex and demanding work schedule and meet strict daily deadlines.
• Producing high quality daily online news stories and content for the digital and print publications.
• Ensuring that 50% of the news is off diary.
• Taking direct responsibility for news content online (either re-purposed from print or online only).
• Leading flatplan meetings, chasing copy and liaising with commercial colleagues on special reports.

Personality

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Absolute accuracy and attention to detail.
• Disciplined, conscientious and meticulous.
• Reliable, tolerant, diligent, a self starter. 
• Personal impact, authority, credibility.

This job description is a guideline to the responsibilities of the incumbent and should not be regarded as comprehensive.

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Date posted: 05/04/13 10:00 Closing date: 25/04/13
Salary: £28,000 Location: London, United Kingdom
Categories: editors and management | features | news | production and sub-editors | section editors | specialist writers |

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This is an important role for Insurance Times, a brand known for getting to the heart of the story by asking the difficult questions.

Your mission is to dig out original stories that will make the UK Insurance industry sit up and listen. Insurance Times is a powerful brand that is read by chief executives and board members of some of the UK’s largest companies.

The role is rich and varied. That means you will learn how to write top-class interviews, investigations and analysis in both online and print.

In time, you will be expected to help two other members of the editorial team produce content and deepen their contacts. This will be a significant challenge as both individuals have been trained in-house and are currently performing strongly.

This is a challenging role, but you will receive support from the editor who will manage and lead you. He will develop your skills and mindset. Above all, this role requires hard work, determination and an ability to listen and learn.

Specific objectives include:

• Producing on-diary and off-diary stories in both print and online. Within two months, you should be producing at least one powerful off-diary news story per week.

• Help two ambitious members of the news team develop content and contacts

• Commission and/or manage freelancers

• Represent the brand at industry and IT’s own events and functions when necessary e.g. chairing roundtables

• Report on events

• Write daily briefings. Write analysis and/or investigations each month

General:

• Write copy on time, to word length in a clear, well-structured way.

• Quickly get to grips with Insurance Times content management system

• Appreciate the importance of social media

Personality:

• Able to work under pressure

• Determined and keen to rise up the promotion ladder in a company full of opportunities

• Ability to listen and learn

• Appreciate IT is an environment where respect is earned not given

This is a guide to the duties of this role and should not be regarded as comprehensive

How to apply:

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Date posted: 04/04/13 17:39 Closing date: 03/05/13
Salary: DoE Location: Cannon Street, London, England
Categories: editors and management | news |

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P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }A:link { }Petrospot Limited is a dynamic, independent publishing, training and events organisation focused on the maritime, energy and transportation industries.

The company is now seeking to recruit a skilled and self-motivated reporter to work on its flagship magazines on marine fuels and cargo security. The role would suit a recently trained journalist who is looking to build a career in a global and fast-paced industry sector.

Reporting to the Editor, the successful candidate would write news and features for two bi-monthly titles, Bunkerspot and Cargo Security International, and would also be part of a team delivering the editorial content for the titles’ daily news websites. In addition to breaking news and researching in-depth features, the role would also require the candidate to represent the company and the titles out in the market.

Applicants for this exciting and varied position should have strong journalistic and subbing skills with at least two years’ experience in trade press, newspapers or magazines. As part of a small, friendly and busy team, applicants must be adaptable and willing to contribute to the running of the magazine and websites as required.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: Lesley Bankes-Hughes at Lesley@petrospot.com. For more information about Petrospot go to: www.petrospot.com.

Date posted: 04/04/13 17:21 Closing date: 04/05/13
Salary: DoE Location: North Oxfordshire, England
Categories: editorial assistants and trainees | editors and management | news | section editors |

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HIS is looking for an experienced journalist with proven track record of breaking exclusive stories in the local government/public sector. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate past experience of working with content management systems and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for publishing content online. Therefore, an understanding of basic html, each engine optimisation techniques and social media is preferred.  

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Deliver news and analysis content primarily for The MJ and managing the MJ.co.uk website. Produce content for the wider HIS local government portfolio as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop high-quality, off-diary news content and analysis for The MJ, focussing on must-read topics for the magazine's senior local government audience.

Deliver regular exclusive content for the MJ's subscribers, maximise exposure to this content using print, digital and social channels.

Develop, maintain and nurture contacts among readers, commentators and advertisers.

Working with the MJ editor, develop the MJ.co.uk.

Manage content flows and maximise user engagement with content on the MJ.co.uk.

Ensure editorial teams file content correctly in accordance with good practice guidelines and taxonomies.

Represent The MJ at external events as required.

ACTIVITIES:

Research, develop and write high quality, accurate news content for the MJ portfolio.

Deliver regular off-diary material and constantly look for fresh, yet robust, angles on news topics.

Maintain a strong contacts book and constantly develop new relationships with key industry figures.

Working the wider editorial team, ensure the MJ.co.uk content is up to date.

Develop online content to maximise user experience and enhance the MJ’s multi-channel offer.

Drive, monitor and moderate online discussions and other user generated content.

Monitor the performance on online content and report back to the wider content team.

Represent the MJ at press launches, conferences and events. May include event chairing.

How to apply:

To apply please send you CV and covering letter to Veronica Marcano, HR Manager at jobsinfo@hgluk.com

Date posted: 04/04/13 16:03 Closing date: 14/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: London, England
Hours Per Week:37.5
Categories: news | specialist writers | new media |

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PageTiger is seeking an experienced staff writer to work on our online publications. We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who is keen to take on whatever comes their way, from writing flawless marketing copy for our blue-chip clients to updating the technical pages of our website.

About Us

PageTiger is an online publishing system that allows users to upload magazines and brochures to the web, generating an interactive reading experience. As part of our offering, we provide a ‘Complete’ service where we create publications from scratch. The staff writer would be working across these projects, liaising with clients to create on-brand publications that meet the brief and exceed expectations. PageTiger is a young company experiencing a huge growth spurt and this is an exciting and challenging time to join the team. Find out more at www.pagetiger.com

The Role

As part of a small hard-working team, the staff writer would pitch in at all levels, from writing copy and sourcing images, to attending strategy meetings and assisting in delivering marketing campaigns.

• Copywriting for a variety of industries and audiences
• Proofreading, subbing and editing
• Uploading digital magazines into the PageTiger system
• Responding to online helpdesk queries
• General office administration

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
• Good degree
• Highly IT literate
• Proven ability to write strong commercial copy
• Available for immediate/prompt start

How to apply:

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Date posted: 04/04/13 10:16 Closing date: 18/04/13
Salary: £15-17K DoE Location: London, United Kingdom
Hours Per Week:40
Categories: copywriters | editorial assistants and trainees | new media |

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Leading climate news website Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) is looking for a creative and talented English-language journalist to join its team in London covering the latest developments in the climate change and energy sectors.

The successful applicant will be full of great story ideas, have excellent writing skills, one to two years’ experience in a newsroom environment and a sound understanding of how climate and energy issues interact.

The role involves breaking news, writing concise and lively stories, building relationships with key contacts and producing quality multimedia content.

We are looking for someone who will be equally at ease covering general news stories, producing analysis and writing features.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is essential
• Demonstrable interest in key climate and energy issues
• Experience of working in a real-time news environment
• Proven ability to develop story ideas
• Creative attitude to online journalism
• Ability to write quickly and concisely under deadline pressure
• Fluent English (both written and verbal) is essential

About us:
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) is a leading climate news website covering the latest developments in climate change policy and low-carbon technology around the world.

RTCC partners with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to run the Climate Change TV channel at the annual UN climate conference and is a member of the Guardian Environment Network.

How to apply:
Send a CV, three examples of your work and 150 words discussing ‘Opportunities in the green economy’ to Ed King on ek@rtcc.org 

Please note only candidates required for interview will be contacted.

Date posted: 03/04/13 16:19 Closing date: 17/04/13
Salary: £20-22k Location: London, United Kingdom
Categories: news | specialist writers |

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William Reed Business Media is the market-leading B2B media company in the UK food, drink and hospitality industries. The company employs over 300 employees and is one of the UK’s largest private B2B media companies with offices in Crawley, West Sussex and Montpellier, France and New York

William Reed currently have an exciting opportunity to join British Baker, the UK’s leading business-to-business magazine for the bakery sector, as a Multimedia Reporter.

The reporter will film video and generate news and feature content for both British Baker and its website. Working with both the online and print teams, he or she will develop quickly in-depth knowledge of the UK and international bakery industry, its key players and challenges.

The news reporter, ideally with some experience of B2B publishing, will be expected to deliver hard-hitting, off-diary and diary stories as well as insightful features.

A strong personality and the ability to represent the title to key industry-opinion formers are also important.

This role will involve some travel in the UK and overseas.

 Key responsibilities & tasks Include:

• News and feature writing for magazine and web, both on and off diary.

• Responsibility for certain sections – eg product pages.

• Produce and present audio-visual and social media content.

• Occasional proof reading.

• To contribute original news and feature ideas at internal meetings and develop them through to final copy for publication.

• Attending external press conferences and events both in the UK and overseas

• Organising and attending special events for British Baker.

• Developing a network of contacts throughout the bakery industry both in the UK and overseas.

Skills required:

• Some experience of B2B online journalism or the ability to acquire the requisite skills quickly.

• The ability to grasp complex business, financial and technical information quickly and to write about them clearly and concisely.

• Dynamic and out-going individual with strong inter-personal skills and the personality to represent the titles to the industry.

• Web-editing, publishing and software knowledge.

• Good proof-reading skills.

• An interest in multi-media journalism, spanning podcasts, videos and social media backed by the ability to acquire expertise in these areas quickly.

• Strong organisational abilities.

•Versatile reporting skills covering business and financial news, marketing and technical subjects.

 • Shorthand desirable

Benefits Include:

· A contributory pension scheme

· Life assurance

· 25 days holiday

· Discounted gym membership

· Free car parking

· Free shuttle service from Three Bridges station

· Season ticket loan (on successfull completion of probationary period)

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Date posted: 03/04/13 15:21 Closing date: 01/05/13
Salary: DoE Location: Crawley, West Sussex, All
Categories: features | news |

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Police Professional is the market-leading publication for the law enforcement community. The weekly printed publication is essential reading for police officers, specialist staff, related agencies, partners and politicians.

The publication is about to undergo significant developments in print and online and requires an additional reporter to join its editorial team.

The role will involve writing news and features on all aspects of policing strategy, operational practice, case studies and policy debates across the various platforms.

Experience working for professional journals or business media would be useful, however, it is much more important to demonstrate a talent for researching and quickly understanding specialist areas, a keen interest in home affairs and the ability to write informative and engaging copy to tight deadlines.

You must possess a journalism qualification, be proficient in shorthand and confident at interviewing senior police officers and politicians.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this position email the Managing Editor, Paul Lander, at paul@policeprofessional.com.

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Date posted: 03/04/13 09:38 Closing date: 16/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: Aylesbury, England
Categories: features | news |

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William Reed Business Media is the market-leading B2B media company in the UK food, drink and hospitality industries.  The company employs over 300 employees and is one of the UK’s largest private B2B media companies with offices in Crawley, West Sussex, Montpellier, France and New York.

The Morning Advertiser, the leading weekly magazine for the pub sector, is looking for a Magazine/ Graphic Designer to join them for a 12 month maternity cover.

The role will involve working on a weekly publication designing features and news pages quickly and accurately and working alongside and reporting to the Artdesk Manager. The role will also involve working on various marketing material, web banners, checking and clearing pages for print and covering for Artdesk Manager from time to time. Subbing experience, capable of coming up with headlines, picture captions and subbing editorial content would be an advantage.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience of layout of magazines/newspapers
• Proficient in CS5 Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Proficient creating PDFs and confident sending to print
• Good communication skills
• Ability to come up with new and imaginative design ideas from limited resources
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of working across varied types of media I.e print, web
  

Responsibilities Include:

• Design artwork for layout on weekly paper and one monthly
• Design marketing material for various events
• Design and create web banners
• Creating print ready PDFs for press and giving final check
  

Benefits Include:

• A contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Free car parking
• Free shuttle service from Three Bridges station
• Season ticket loan (on successful; completion of probationary period)

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Date posted: 02/04/13 15:12 Closing date: 30/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Categories: art and design |

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DC Thomson, publishers of the Press and Journal and Evening Express are looking for a skilled graphic designer and communicator to join the creative advertising team based in Aberdeen.

Candidates should be able to work across a range of media to produce responsive advertisements for newspapers, magazines and online media (Flash/HTML experience is preferable), and must be able to demonstrate proficiency across the Adobe CS suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

How to apply:

Please email/send your CV and covering letter, including current salary details quoting reference AJL/13/05 to the address below.

Date posted: 01/04/13 10:17 Closing date: 12/04/13
Salary: DoE Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Categories: art and design |

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