Janes
Media
Navalreporter
“Naval reporter at Janes. Skills: Naval reporting, Defence news, Source development, Content creation. Deliver comprehensive coverage. Deliver timely coverage”
Industry & Context.
News judgement; Generate story ideas
Travel across region, Travel at short notice, Engage with sources at events, Work from office 40%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Produce high volume news, Produce high quality analysis, Maintain relationships with sources, Develop relationships with press offices, Expand technical knowledge, Authoritatively question developments, Report on developments, Incorporate insights from analysts, Incorporate insights from budgets, Incorporate insights from forecasts, Add original value to reporting, Enhance stories with visual content, Attend defence exhibitions, Attend conferences, Attend technology demonstrations, Attend military exercises, Develop analytical content, Pitch analytical content, Deliver analytical content, Develop feature content, Pitch feature content, Deliver feature content, Commission news stories, Edit news stories, Produce well-written news stories, Meet tight deadlines, Demonstrable track record in news reporting, Pursue primary source reporting, Pursue multiple source reporting, Conduct detailed interviews, Revisit sources to verify information, Revisit sources to cross-check information, Excellent written English, Excellent spoken English, Editing skills, Peer-review skills, Review copy from freelancers, News judgement, Generate story ideas independently, Deliver story ideas with minimal supervision, Write accurate copy, Write informative copy, Write impartial copy, Write copy concisely, Write copy quickly, Respond positively to feedback, Adapt to editorial standards, Understand libel law, Understand transparent sourcing, Understand right of reply, Understand responsible defence reporting, Work from East Croydon office 40%, Work from East Croydon office 2 days/week
Nice to Have
Experience in defence reporting, Interest in defence reporting, Experience in military reporting, Interest in military reporting
What You'll Do.
Deliver comprehensive coverage
Deliver timely coverage
Deliver original coverage
Cover developments across naval sector
Pursue leads from officials
Pursue leads from industry
Generate original stories
Produce high volume news
Produce high quality news
Produce high quality analysis
Inform readers about EMEA naval sector
Inform readers about defence areas
Take ownership of news beat
Cover developments independently
Discuss reporting approaches
Maintain relationships with sources
Develop relationships with press offices
Expand technical knowledge
Authoritatively question developments
Report on developments
Incorporate insights from analysts
Incorporate insights from budgets
Incorporate insights from forecasts
Add original value to reporting
Enhance stories with visual content
Attend defence exhibitions
Attend technology demonstrations
Attend military exercises
Develop analytical content
Pitch analytical content
Deliver analytical content
Develop feature content
Pitch feature content
Deliver feature content
Commission news stories
Serve as point of contact for freelance content
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Janes colleagues; Work with Head of News
Communication Scope
Professional telephone manner; Conduct interviews; Present Janes; Write copy concisely; Write copy quickly
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