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GTR, Senior Reporter

Employer
Global Trade Review (GTR)
Location
Clapham South, London
Salary
£DoE
Closing date
Sep 23, 2019

Job Details

Global Trade Review (GTR), a print and online publication covering the world’s trade finance markets, is looking for a senior reporter to join its small but dedicated team of journalists.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of reporting experience (preferably covering banking, international trade and/or finance).

At GTR, you will be tasked with writing exclusive online news stories, contributing long-form features for printed magazines and annual supplements and editing colleagues’ work.

The job is London-based, with the likelihood of some international travel.

This position requires thoroughness and attention to detail: GTR's editorial team is expected to work quickly to turn over accurate and original news stories, as well as insightful features.

Excellent proofreading skills are essential. Video work will be required (and training is provided, if necessary.)

You will be expected to network and build extensive contacts within the trade finance industry, conduct daily interviews over the phone or in person and represent the publication at industry and media events every week.

In time you will be given the opportunity to moderate discussions of industry professionals, both on and off stage.

You will report to the editorial director of the magazine.

GTR is a global publishing and events company, which also produces trade finance events across the globe.

Responsibilities:

  • Source and write original news stories each week, conducting exclusive interviews with senior industry figures
  • Edit inhouse colleagues’ news stories
  • Write and edit longer feature stories for the quarterly magazine and annual supplements
  • Film and edit short videos for the GTR website
  • Co-manage GTR’s social media activity
  • Co-manage administrative duties, such as uploading content to the website and assisting with the production of the magazine
  • Represent GTR at events in London and further afield
  • Liaise with GTR’s sales and conference production teams


What we are looking for:

  • Experience reporting on banking, finance or international trade
  • The ability to source original content and angles
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management and the ability to work autonomously
  • The ability to network and build contacts with senior industry people
  • Knowledge of the finance terms and instruments used in international trade


Benefits:

  • International travel
  • Summer working hours
  • Pension; cycle to work scheme
  • A fantastic opportunity to be a key figure in the trade finance industry.


How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter, along with some examples of your published work, to Shannon Manders, Editorial Director, by completing the application form below.

Company

GTR is the world's leading international trade finance magazine, read by and featuring the market's key banks, credit insurers, corporates, traders, and law firms.

Company info
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Location
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