NEWS REPORTER Bath, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION: NEWS REPORTER
FoodBev Media has an exciting opportunity for a News Reporter to join our rapidly expanding team on a permanent basis. We are looking for someone who can ensure the content across our website and other online channels is informative, timely and insightful.
The food and beverage industry is fast-moving and trend-driven, so the ideal candidate will be able to rapidly identify key developments and translate them into high-quality, original copy. They will be expected to make a significant contribution to our daily news output, so flawless written English, editing skills and a investigatory mind are a must-have.
FoodBev Media is an industry-focused B2B media platform dedicated to the dissemination of food and beverage news, trends and insights. Once the successful candidate has settled into the role, there will also be opportunities for them to craft original features across our digital channels, our audio news bulletin series and our print titles: FoodBev (our flagship publication), The Plant-Base (the first industry magazine dedicated to all things plant-based), Refreshment (which provides insight into sectors such as water dispensers, vending and coffee), and (our most recent launch, The Cell Base.
As an international B2B publisher, we regularly attend trade fairs and industry events in Europe and beyond, so there are multiple opportunities for the successful candidate to travel away on business. We have always prided ourselves on the quality of our rich media, and we hope the successful applicant will become a key part of developing this side of our business further as part of our friendly, focused team in the heart of Bath.
Candidates will be asked to complete a short proficiency task if they reach the interview stage.
Job Title: News Reporter Location: Bath (some remote working)
Department: Editorial Reporting to: Editorial Director (Siân Yates)
Salary: £18k-£21k (DOE)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Contributing to the daily news output of our website alongside the current team, reporting to the
Editorial Director.
● Editing and proofreading content where needed.
● Developing and pursuing feature ideas – anything from interviews with industry leaders to podcasts, externally sourced opinion pieces, and continuing content.
● Assisting in the production of rich media for our external communications – newsletters, promotional videos for our magazines, our award schemes, and some of our other products.
● Attending press events, trade fairs and shows in Europe and beyond, helping to organise and fulfil a schedule of content during the event including video interviews and reports.
FoodBev Media Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom t +44 (0)1225 327890
f* +44 (0)1225 327891 e* [email protected]
Company registered in England No. 02811219 VAT registration GB 752 896 192
CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
● An ideal role for someone with 1-2 years’ experience in trade publishing, copywriting or media production looking for their next challenge; or for a talented graduate with a relevant degree.
● Outstanding written English, as well as editing and proofreading skills.
● High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
● Strong social skills, enthusiasm and high level of organisation, with the ability to work to deadlines and independently if required.
● Understanding of SEO best practice and social media a bonus.
● Experience with video and audio production software, producing digital media – particularly interviews and podcasts – advantageous but not essential.
● Existing knowledge of Wordpress and Adobe Suite a bonus.
COMPETENCIES
● Accuracy and attention to detail
● Effective communication
● Accountability
● Collaborating with others
● Planning and organising
● Proactivity and initiative
● Meeting and exceeding customer expectations
● Analytical and conceptual thinking
COMPANY BENEFITS
● Holiday entitlement is 28 days including bank holidays (increasing a day with each year of service up to a maximum of 33) plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year
● Pension
● Private healthcare
● Sick pay scheme
● Childcare voucher scheme
● Subsidised health club membership
● Cycle to work scheme
THE CONDITIONS
● Permanent, full-time position
● Hours 37.5 per week
● Notice period: 6 weeks
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE
The closing date for this role is 25/08/2023.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider this as your application being unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath, BA1 2AB
Application deadline: 25/08/2023
Reference ID: FoodBev-News Reporter
