Bloomberg News is seeking reporter for its debut First Word Oil service. This position will be based out of our London office and will provide intraday commentary on oil futures markets to complement our coverage of physical oil markets.

Candidates will have in-depth experience covering oil markets and a thorough knowledge of which pieces of breaking news on macro-economic, FX, political, supply and demand topics typically affect prices on an intraday basis. The individual in this role will be responsible for providing fast and concise stories on the oil futures and options markets and developments and news that may affect them, providing succinct perspective on ``what is happening'' and "what it means", for traders.

All candidates must have the ability and market-specific knowledge to immediately discern actionable information from breaking news. They must have strong writing skills and will be expected to develop new contacts and turn them into sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Oil reporting experience
• Strong work ethic, team player, ability to work calmly in high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of and experience with the Bloomberg terminal is a plus
• An understanding of technical analysis is very advantageous

from journalism.co.uk

Four years after launch, the multi-award winning Bureau of Investigative Journalism is looking for a new leader to take the organisation to the next level.

Our new editor will

• have proven professional experience of investigative journalism
• experience of managing and inspiring journalists
• be conversant and fully engaged with the changing practices of investigative journalism offered by new technologies

Great Investigations underpinned by rigorous standards, integrity and focus on facts will remain central to what we do.

How to apply

To apply please send your cv and covering letter to jameslee@tbij.com or please click the "apply online" button below

from journalism.co.uk

OPIS now seeks an experienced energy market reporter – Light Oil Products


Here's a peach of an opportunity for an experienced energy market specialist who knows the lighter oil products markets and wants the freedom to work from a base of their own choosing.



Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), a successful company within the privately held UCG Group is expanding its range of daily reports and real-time pricing and tracking services.



You may work today in an oil trading centre or capital city and be looking for an opportunity to work from home. You'll join a team of unparalleled experience and expertise, comprising former traders, brokers and reporters from the top tier of the business wires and price reporting agencies.

We're adding naphtha coverage to our LPG and gasoline offerings in Europe. You may have trading, broking or operations experience of the naphtha or close-by markets, and you will have a demonstrable ability to write in English.

You’ll have a large network of contacts and be able to travel into central London by noon on a working day (for occasional meetings and for training). OPIS produces daily market reports including price assessments, forward market analysis, news, commentary and also real-time services providing price developments and product cargo movements.



You’ll be taking a lead in OPIS’s oil market coverage in Europe, a fact that will bring a mix of ‘ownership’, responsibility and influence over product development, and includes the chance to launch products from scratch.



Not specialised in the above markets? We are growing and do have other products to launch, so, particularly if you are experienced in energy or commodities, it may be worth you applying to OPIS.

OPIS and its European markets team


OPIS has a staff of 160 based mainly in Maryland and New Jersey, USA.

You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of home and office-based reporters here in Europe, who along with colleagues from Singapore to Central America, extend OPIS’s reach beyond its Gaithersburg, Maryland base. OPIS’s European reporters can use office space in London as required and sometimes rent shared office space near their homes.



OPIS has ambitious plans to grow, based on producing the highest quality of market intelligence and has generated sustained year on year revenue growth. OPIS is part of the UCG Group, whose mission is to produce high quality products, make money and have fun.

The following attributes are also usually found in people we hire

• Excellent written English
• A higher qualification
• Demonstrable experience in reporting or writing to deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and running a mac or pc
• Experience of working on a self-directed basis
• Deep knowledge of oil commodity markets
• Ability to deliver to deadline and handle evening working on a rotation
• A second European language

from journalism.co.uk

swissinfo.ch - the international service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation – is looking for an experienced journalist with a proven track record reporting on current affairs in India, in order to scale up our coverage of bilateral relations between India and Switzerland. The successful candidate will work out of our head office in Berne

Your profile

A native English-speaking journalist, you are at home working within a multimedia environment, and adept at using social media. You are highly motivated and creative, a team player and readily embrace new technology. You must have a good command of German or French and an understanding of Switzerland. You are prepared to work irregular hours, evenings and occasional weekends.

You will have the unique opportunity to help define a strategy for systematic coverage of Swiss-Indian relations (trade, political, cultural), identifying potential in-depth stories, researching and writing them. You will also report on general Swiss current affairs, therefore an excellent and demonstrable knowledge of the Swiss and Indian news agenda is essential. In addition you will develop and produce multimedia content and curate social media.

Our offer

In our Bern office, you will be part of a multicultural and motivated team. We offer an attractive salary, commensurate with experience. Hours: four days a week.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the European Union.

How to apply
 
Please send your application, including samples of your work and references by clicking the :apply online" button below

Application deadline June 6th, 2014.

For further information please contact the Head of the English Department

Dale Bechtel – +41 31 350 95 83.
 

from journalism.co.uk

By 2018 Scouting will be enjoyed by 500,000 young people. They will come from every background, make their voices heard and bring positive change to their communities. You will create and shape the stories we tell to achieve our 2018 vision in a highly effective, engaging, powerful and shareable way for print, online and social.

About you

Proactive, collaborative, experienced and interested in youth culture and youth issues, you'll be a natural storyteller, who creates compelling content for social. You’ll be confident at dealing with people of all skills and levels and appreciate some of the challenges working in a volunteer based organisation can present. You’ll be adept at dealing with changing priorities and deadlines with a strong understanding of social whilst involvement with the Scout Association would also be an advantage.

About us

Every year we help 400,000 young people in the UK enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, engage with their community, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

How to apply

To apply please email kevin.yeates@scouts.org.uk or please click the "apply online" button below

from journalism.co.uk

Dealreporter has a vacancy for a financial journalist in its London office to cover the industrials sector.

The right candidate will enjoy intellectual challenges and be looking to advance in a career in breaking news in financial journalism

Dealreporter is a fast-paced news service publishing real-time scoops on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and shareholder activism.

Candidates should have previous experience at a financial newswire, national newspaper or trade publication, with a proven track record of breaking news.

Previous experience covering the industrials, defense, transportation, automotive or construction sectors would be a huge advantage. Fluency in a European language is desirable.
A keen interest in writing exclusive stories is essential. The right candidate will have a “can do” attitude and will find making new sources and picking up technical information easy. An established contact book of corporate finance or M&A sources would be required.

The role is based at our London office. It is solely focused on off-diary reporting. The role involves writing independently as well as with a team to stack up an analysis. Dealreporter offers excellent career growth prospects.

Key skills:

• Strong news writing skills
• Desire to break news on high profile situations
• Excellent interviewing technique appropriate for dealmakers
• Inquisitive personality
• Excellent networking and source development ability
• Keen interest in breaking financial news
• Industrial sector knowledge would be an advantage

from journalism.co.uk

Mash Media is the leading UK publisher of event magazines, directories and websites, including Exhibition News, Conference News, Exhibition World and Access All Areas. Mash Media also runs the leading industry events Confex and the Event Production Show.

This is an exciting time in the growth of Mash Media and the opportunity has arisen for two talented and tenacious editors to take flagship title Exhibition News and the established Access All Areas to the next level.

Exhibition News is the leading magazine and news source for the dynamic UK exhibition industry, while Access All Areas is the market leader covering outdoor events.

The ideal candidates will have demonstrable magazine experience, preferably in B2B. Knowledge of the UK events industry would be a distinct advantage.

The editors will be the figureheads of publications and be the face and voice of the magazines as well as ambassadors for Mash Media.

The editors will lead, direct and manage small teams – breaking news and providing insight, analysis and commentary on the events industry, in print and online. You will plan, edit and help write your magazine, providing strong leadership and direction.

How to apply

Please send your CV to jhornsby@mashmedia.net or please click the "apply online" button below, and a brief covering letter explaining why you are the perfect person for this position, salary expectations, and notice period

from journalism.co.uk

Exhibition News, published by Mash Media, is the UK’s leading magazine covering consumer and B2B trade shows.

Mash Media is the leading UK publisher of event magazines, directories and websites, including Exhibition News, Conference News, Exhibition World and Access All Areas. Mash Media also runs the leading industry events Confex and the Event Production Show.

This is an exciting time in the growth of Mash Media and the opportunity has arisen for a talented and tenacious journalist to help the editor take this monthly title (and website) to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have some magazine or newspaper experience, preferably in a B2B environment. Knowledge of the UK events industry would be a distinct advantage.

The Exhibition News deputy editor will contribute news and features to the magazine and online, as well as provide support for the editor. You would also represent the magazine at industry events and be an ambassador for Mash Media.

How to apply

Please send your CV to jhornsby@mashmedia.net or please click the "apply online" button below, and a brief covering letter explaining why you are the perfect person for this position, salary expectations, and notice period 

from journalism.co.uk

Mash Media is the leading UK publisher of event magazines, directories and websites, including Exhibition News, Conference News, Exhibition World and Access All Areas. Mash Media also runs the leading industry events Confex and the Event Production Show.

This is an exciting time in the growth of Mash Media and the opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced publishing professional to help take the company to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have considerable magazine publishing experience, preferably in a B2B environment. Knowledge of the UK events industry would be a distinct advantage. 

The role would include managing a team of editors and writers working across Mash Media’s portfolio – providing strong direction and leadership. You will also be required to take ownership of Mash Media’s online content strategy and support our growing events division.

Being in touch with the latest trends and technology to help develop the department will also be welcome.

This is a senior position in a dynamic publishing environment, and the ideal candidate will be confident acting as an ambassador for the company externally as well as a leader internally – mentoring and inspiring both junior and senior staff.

How to apply

Please send your CV to jhornsby@mashmedia.net or please click the "apply online" button below, and a brief covering letter explaining why you are the perfect person for this position, salary expectations, and notice period

from journalism.co.uk

Special Projects Editor, Hedge Funds Review / Custody Risk

Hedge Funds Review has established itself as the leading brand for insight and analysis in the hedge funds industry. Publishing on fund strategies and interviewing senior financial executives, Hedge Funds Review is read by industry leaders and key decision makers in the hedge fund world.

Since its inception, Custody Risk has grown with the markets. With new regulations on central clearing, margining and collateral segregation coming into effect, the role of the
custodian is arguably more important than ever. Custody Risk publishes news, analysis and research on the latest industry developments.

As well print magazines, both titles have online offerings and host annual events.

We are looking for a Special Projects Editor to work across both publications. The London-based role would suit an experienced journalist keen to develop their career on world-leading brands and determined to break agenda-setting stories as well as working on commercial projects. Experience on a financial title is essential and international travel may be required. The successful applicant will enjoy working across print, web and video as well as assisting with the publication’s busy events schedule.

Reporting to the Editor, Hedge Funds Review/Custody Risk, the successful applicant will generate ideas for commercially viable editorial projects and manage the projects through to publication, as well as researching and writing regular features for the magazines and online platforms, writing news for the website and breaking exclusive stories.

The Special Projects Editor will have three main priorities:

• Developing and producing special reports, webinars and other projects agreed with the publisher.
• Managing the hedge funds and custody awards and rankings.
• Writing other editorial for Hedge Funds Review and Custody Risk (published online via Risk.net).

from journalism.co.uk

The World Economic Forum is an international institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation in the spirit of global citizenship. It engages with business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
 
Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is independent, impartial and not tied to any interests. It cooperates closely with all leading international organizations.
 
The World Economic Forum is one of the world’s most followed international organizations on social media. Millions follow the serious issues we cover every day on all major social platforms across the globe.
 
We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for social media. Of course you know the difference between Twitter and Pinterest. The question is how should the Forum use the different social platforms, and how much attention should we pay to each?
• Ideas about how to develop real engagement with the public using social media. It’s one thing to broadcast to our followers, another to listen, respond and develop real relationships.
• An understanding of global issues and how they are communicated. What role can the Forum play in leading conversations on complex issues such as gender, the climate or regional transformation? How can this be applied to social media?
• A keen editorial sense and the ability to write good copy.
• Operational excellence. It will be tested every day by our report launches, at our events around the world, and by constantly shifting priorities and strategies.
• A real understanding of social media analytics, A/B testing and dynamic social strategy.
• The ability to work in a demanding team environment, and work with a remote and virtual team.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, economics, the humanities or computer science
• At least five years of experience working in media or social media
• Experience with digital analytics packages
• The ability to work under pressure, autonomously with little supervision, achieving consistent results
• Editorial experience

from journalism.co.uk

Bloomberg Brief publishes 19 newsletters that provide unique data, original content and commentary on topics including Economics, Hedge Funds, Mergers, and Financial Regulation.

We publish a hedge fund newsletter twice a week. These are publications aimed at people working in the industry, with exclusive information about new firms launching funds, investors hiring hedge funds, and hedge fund performance and trends.

The reporter on this title will write four to five exclusive stories a week, primarily about new firms and funds as well as new mandates. The emphasis is on short exclusives, not long features. The reporter also will interview top fund managers and produce a weekly Q&A.

The ideal candidate will already have knowledge of the industry and be well-sourced among investors and hedge funds, or demonstrate the skills to quickly become well sourced. Source meetings and attendance at industry conferences are vital. The job may include travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proven journalism experience required
• Knowledge of economy and financial markets
• Experience working in a real time news environment is desirable

from journalism.co.uk

About us

Pressgang is a successful corporate communications agency producing newspapers, magazines and digital publications for the staff, stakeholders and customers of major organisations.

We publish award-winning titles for Rolls-Royce, G4S, Iceland Foods, Centrica Energy and SGBD (Jewson), among others.

We are based in Central London in well-equipped and modern offices.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, preferably newspaper-trained writer able to work within the corporate journalism environment.

You must have the spark to take sometimes complex and occasionally mundane topics and turn them into compelling and credible copy.

You should be able to work as part of a tight-knit team with a willingness to be flexible, learn new skills, and share the workload and the laughs.

You will be deadline-driven yet diplomatic, accurate on the small details yet able to see the big picture, passionate about good journalism, enthusiastic, disciplined and a self-starter.

About the job

You will be responsible for providing copy for a range of our publications. This requires research, interviews, copy writing and seeking copy sign-off from the subject of the story and the client publications manager.

You will also be expected to contribute to the newsgathering process, building up contacts to supply content ideas, and use your journalistic skills to advise the client on the most effective way to bring corporate messages to life. This will include identifying picture opportunities and commissioning photographers.

You will be expected to project manage contracts, establishing a close relationship with key people and being first point of contact for all queries. This will include drawing up production schedules, page planning, proof reading, arranging print slots and attending client meetings.

How to apply

To apply please click the "apply online" button below or contact us directly using the contact details below

from journalism.co.uk

Bloomberg News seeks an experienced reporter in its London office to break news and write enterprise pieces on dynamic oil markets with a particular focus on covering the European refinery industry. The successful applicant will co-ordinate with colleagues across Europe as well as Africa and the Middle East, to break news on refinery outages and be familiar with the oil-products markets. The candidate should be comfortable working within a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a real-time news environment
• Proven business journalism experience at a major newspaper or wire service is preferred
• Knowledge of the economy, financial markets and business is essential
• Ability to write quickly and concisely under deadline pressure
• European languages advantageous

The company

from journalism.co.uk