News Reporter / Senior News Reporter – Leisure Media – Hitchin

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for talented international news reporters to play a key role in the launch of dynamic business to business magazines, websites and ezines for a thriving publishing house.

Leisure Media is the global leader in information for professionals working across the entire leisure industry, from spa and wellness, health and fitness and sport to hospitality, entertainment, theme parks, museums and galleries. We also cover architecture, design, investment and development in these markets.

The company is growing and these are new appointments as we seek to establish Leisure Media as the standard-bearer in emerging markets.

Our ideal candidates will be passionate about news, skilful in contact making and highly effective at researching and writing stories, as well as having the ability to identify relevant angles to ensure deep engagement from readers.

These are international roles involving regular travel and our ideal candidate will relish this part of their work.

Day to day tasks include:

Researching, gathering and writing news for print, web and social media
Posting news and content to the web and social media
Photo research and editing, plus resizing, cropping and manipulating images in Photoshop
Cross referencing content online to enable indexing
Proofing and subbing
Producing print news pages using InDesign
Acting as a point of contact for editorial enquiries
Being the face of the company at industry events
Maintaining, managing and developing editorial contacts
Being involved in discussions about the development of our products

Although the successful applicant will ideally have at least two years’ reporting experience, recent graduates who can demonstrate the talent and aptitude required to grow into the role will also be considered. This is a dynamic working environment where creativity and potential are highly valued.

Languages and knowledge and experience of video and podcasting would be huge advantages.

How to apply

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to lizterry@leisuremedia.com, with the subject line News Reporter.

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