Description : 09 Mar, 2023
Reporter- Defence Location: Fuly RemoteContract: Full time, PermanentSalary Up to GBP32,000 per annumBenefits 25 Days holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
ABOUT USShephard is a leading provider of business information and marketing solutions to the global defence community. Through our News, Studio and Defence Insight divisions we equip our clients with the data, analysis and audiences they need to create a decisive edge in their markets.Our business is driven by our four core values: a desire to excel; a determination to challenge the status quo; a commitment to treating our colleagues and customers with integrity; and a constant search for creative solutions.Shephard's Editorial team, led by the Managing Editor, is at the heart of the company's mission to deliver the best business information journalism and analysis. Our reporters provide global coverage of the defence sector, creating expert content for our online news service.The role of the Reporter is to generate relevant News division content across Shephard Media's range of online news, analysis and digital newsletter products, both in a subject matter specialisation and on more general defence topics.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSWe are looking for candidates with:
At least 2 years' B2B journalistic experience covering technical subject mattera qualification in journalism, or equivalent work experiencea strong news sense and the ability to pursue and develop off-diary storiesa proven ability to build an extensive network of contacts within an industry or business sectorvideo or other broadcast experience (desirable)excellent attention to detail combined with problem-solving and proof-reading skills;digital editing skills (desirable);experience of working effectively with colleagues across the entire business;an ability to work productively in a remote working environment;fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc);experience/knowledge of the defence sector (or adjacent markets such as automotive or aerospace) is highly desirable as the successful candidate is expected to be or become a subject matter expert;knowledge of search engine optimisation techniques for news content;experience of using social media to increase audience and engagement for their own and colleagues' stories. WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU
adherence to and respect for our company values;a 35 hour working week;availability to attend our next company meeting, dates TBD in person, and every quarterly meeting thereafter;a business quality internet connection in your home (your place of work) in order to carry out this role effectively;an appropriate working environment in your home;availability to travel as required to provide coverage of trade shows and other industry events;a willingness to work within the EOS framework, which is the management \"operating system\" implemented by Shephard. WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE
a competitive salary;a company laptop and business mobile phone;a positive, communicative, flexible and supportive work environment, with regular feedback and reviews;support for training needs;quarterly meetings of the whole team (in person when possible) including strategy updates and the opportunity to collaborate in person;a working environment where active participation and input are encouraged;regular communication on a company, team and one-to-one basis;good employee benefits package (including life assurance, pension, EAP);25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays 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, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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