About the role:
The role sits within the Timetric financial briefing services, which includes a portfolio of over 10 B2B financial magazines.
Life Insurance International is a must-read publication for anyone involved in the business of life insurance, globally. Life Insurance International provides essential news, analysis and data across the breadth of the industry. Covering all aspects of life insurance, offered by specialist firms as well as banks, Life Insurance International offers comprehensive, exclusive and intelligent coverage through in-depth market profiles, statistical analysis and up-to-the-minute news stories.
This role is suitable for an experienced financial reporter, preferably from a B2B background or someone with a passion for the sector and with journalism experience.
Deliverables:
Keep up to date with market developments; build a thorough understanding of the sector, its players, and key trends
Build and maintain an excellent contact base in the life insurance industry
Edit a monthly magazine and act as the daily news editor for the publication’s website
Write news, features, and reports as required
Act as the ambassador of Life Insurance International within the industry, and liaise with internal teams including sales and events
Represent the title at industry conferences and also travel internationally for events when required
Chair roundtables and events when required
Respond to changes in subscriber and internal expectations
Work successfully towards deadlines
Regularly report to senior managers and contribute towards the strategic direction of the publication
Essential skills & experience
University degree qualification
A good background in financial or B2B journalism
Basic knowledge of the insurance industry (desirable)
Attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to use InDesign and basic knowledge of photo editing software
Experience of using social media platforms
Comfortable with public speaking (experience of chairing events and roundtables desirable)
Team player with a proven track record of liaising with internal departments and teams
About Timetric
Timetric provides information solutions and technologies that enable organizations to drive business value and manage business risk.
Timetric products are currently in use by tens of thousands of professionals across more than 1,500 financial services firms and many other organizations around the world. The company has several offices around the world. The UK office is the company’s main hub with over 60 employees based in London.
Timetric is one of the private businesses owned and managed by Progressive Media Group.
How to apply
To apply for the job please send your CV and a brief cover letter, highlighting your current experience and why you wish to work at Timetric as the Editor of Life Insurance International, to meghna.mukerjee@uk.timetric.com