Waste reporter – ENDS

Job title:

Waste reporter – ENDS

Company

Haymarket Media Group

Job description

Job Description:OverviewKeen to explore the impacts of environmental policy on business and the natural world?Eager to report on critical environmental issues such as the plastic pollution problem, the threat posed by toxic ‘forever chemicals’, and whether Brexit has led to reduced green protections in Britain?Able to write crisp, clean and captivating articles?If so, this could be the job for you.ResponsibilitiesWhat’s top of the news agenda? It’s the environment. And we at ENDS are the people who talk to the professionals who are responsible for making and implementing environmental policy. Our reporting can make a difference.Part of Haymarket Business Media – the UK’s fastest growing B2B media business – ENDS is one of the fastest growing family of environment titles published anywhere. We are the leading news and information service for environmental professionals in the UK and EU, serving environment managers in business, regulators, environmental consultants and a wide range of other environmental specialists.We are looking for a reporter to work across our market-leading brands ENDS Report, ENDS Europe and ENDS Waste & Bioenergy, covering the crucial waste beat, as part of plans to expand our news and intelligence services.Candidates must have a recognised journalistic qualification or experience. An ability to make complex issues accessible through clearly structured and accurate reporting is essential. You will be responsible for bringing in scoops, writing exclusives and making a name for yourself in the sector.An understanding of environmental issues or a proven interest in the area is desirable, but is not as important to the role as curiosity and a willingness to become knowledgeable about the subject matter.To apply, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for the job, as well as three examples of bylined pieces (ideally via online links)
Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum CriteriaKey Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Monitoring widely for news and generating off diary news
• Writing relevant, timely news articles for ENDS Report and ENDS Waste and Bioenergy, and ENDS Europe when required
• Understanding and interpreting subscribers’ requirements
• Respecting deadlines, briefs and house style
• Assisting with research to support the development and production of special reports for ENDS brands
• Assisting with ENDS Report’s and ENDS Waste & Bioenergy’s tracker services, including monitoring for and uploading updates
• Checking facts to ensure accuracy
• Being aware of the political and economic context of stories
• Positively communicating the ENDS brand in person and through social media platforms

Required skills/experience:

• A recognised journalistic qualification or at least one year’s experience
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Good news sense and ability to think creatively about the news agenda
• Good time management and decision-making skills
• Data journalism skills, or an appetite for developing them through on-the-job training
• Curiosity and the willingness to become knowledgeable about the subject matter
• Teamwork
• Good understanding of media law
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to juggle deadlines and priorities
• Professional demeanour and attitude
• Ability to build and maintain professional contacts
• Ability to use your own initiative and motivate yourself
• Tenacity and determination
• An understanding of environmental issues or a proven interest in the area

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.Why work with us?Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.Our benefits include:25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ daysFlexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitmentsGenerous contributory pension schemeHealth Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and moreMore about working for HaymarketPutting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice.Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:41:05 GMT

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