Faversham House
Senior Reporter - Utility Week
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Background to the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Reporter to join the award-winning editorial team at our flagship title, Utility Week, covering one of the most fast-paced and dynamic news patches around.
They will be tasked with contributing to all of our editorial outputs, including:
- Writing stories for the daily newsletters
- Producing off diary stories
- In-depth analysis
There is also an opportunity to build our multi-media offering, across podcasts, video, and on social media. We would expect them to embed themselves within the utilities sector and build close connections with industry figures.
Person Specification
Our ideal candidate will have:
- At least three years’ + experience as a reporter
- Ability to point to genuine exclusives and scoops throughout their career
Prior knowledge of the utilities sector is not required but the successful candidate would need to be a quick learner.
Ideally, they will have:
- Three years+ experience as a reporter
- The ability to build relationships with key contacts
- To be a self-starter who is buzzing with ideas for news stories and features
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage their time effectively, including hitting deadlines
What we require (knowledge, competencies, qualifications, and skills of applicant)
- Relevant journalism qualification, i.e., NCTJ
- Three years+ experience on a credible media title
- Able to evidence strong writing and research skills
- A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to search out exclusive stories
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Organised and able to prioritise effectively
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Why us?
Faversham House is a multi-award winning, progressive, and independent media company with 75+ staff based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. Our modern head office is located less than an hour from London, reflecting a buzzing, growing and dynamic business against the backdrop of inspiring surroundings. The offices have undergone a major refurbishment to reflect a modern working environment focused on collaboration and able to cope with hybrid working. Additionally, Faversham House is proud to be a certified B Corp, demonstrating our commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. What’s more, we have one of the most collaborative working environments within the industry.
Our product offering includes:
- Digital and in-person paid and free conferences, awards, exhibitions, and bespoke digital and in-person events
- Digital publishing activities
We are increasingly focused on audience generated revenues, powerful data analytics, and providing our industries with the tools they need to succeed.
We are trusted by thousands of B2B professionals to deliver high-quality insight for better business decision making through our diverse portfolio of digital information and insight, and digital and in-person exhibitions, conferences, and events. We operate in two key markets creating powerful connections and providing persuasive marketing solutions:
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Our purpose and values
We are a purpose-driven business and we aim to live our purpose and values in all we do.
Our purpose is to spark ideas and actions making positive change happen. Our values are:
- Ambitious: Be brave and achieve great things
- Creative: Think differently and try something new
- Caring: Love what you do and do what’s right
We are an equal opportunities employer who values people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. We are committed to equality and fairness of opportunity and to providing a service and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. The goal is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
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