journalist London, England
Job description
Informa Connect, part of the FTSE100 Informa Group, is a global organisation which organises major branded annual events and operates specialist digital communities that are key convening places for a market. Informa Connect run around 800 events each year in over 60 countries, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses in Global Finance, Life Sciences and Pharma and in a number of other specialist markets.
BioProcess Insider is a leading title in the global biomanufacturing sector. Clinical Insider is a B2B news site and newsletter focused on the clinical trial services industry launched in 2021 to serve the clinical outsourcing space. Our remit and reach include multinational drug makers, SME biotech, contract drug developers and manufacturers, tools and equipment suppliers, clinical research organizations, healthcare institutes, market and regulatory analysts, pharma supply chain companies.
The B2B reporter is a frontline position in covering these vibrant marketplaces and an important role in strengthening the journalistic output of Informa Connect Life Sciences’ business units. The reporter will be responsible for reporting, creating, writing and managing news, digital content, and live events to support Bioprocess Insider, Clinical Insider, and a growing editorial coverage across other related news sites.
The reporter is expected to produce unique content daily targeted at our well-established global biomanufacturing-focused audience.
JOB FUNCTION
Editorial duties (70%)
- Sourcing and producing news stories/features/opinion pieces about the biologics manufacturing market
- Uploading, publishing, promoting individual and team content
- Researching and interviewing key industry contacts to deliver accurate content
- Reporting from and about industry conferences and trade events – both Informa’s and others
- Building strong contacts within the industry and developing an expertise of the market covered
Publication support (20%)
- Developing a social media presence to support the brand, along with audio/visual content
- Moderating panel discussions and/or presenting fireside chats
- Contributing to non-newsletter-related editorial content, including ebooks and podcasts
- Contributing to related publications run by Informa Connect Life Sciences
Other (10%)
- Provide manager and team with regular updates about industry trends
- Supports delivery team with digital event delivery as required.
- Manage ad hoc projects, or communication for additional products outside the portfolio as required by the schedule.
- Performs other duties as needed
- Experience in business journalism, with a minimum of 2 years of writing and editing content
- Sound editorial judgment, writing flair and an ability to work under pressure
- Ability to write and edit in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Comfortable speaking with industry sources and networking at events
Additional Information
Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse, and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritise promotions internally.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your Birthday!
- Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
- Friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training for development
- Life assurance
- Other flexible benefits include Healthcare, Cycle to Work scheme and Season Ticket Loans
- 5% Pension match
- Share-Match options - become a shareholder
- Regular Social Events and Networking opportunities
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex.
