Reporter - Professional Adviser

Incisive Media, part of the Arc network, is an entrepreneurial and creative, digital-facing organisation on the cutting edge of media. Working in the sustainability and financial services markets, we provide analyst-grade insight, business intelligence, and content to specialist networks of business professionals around the globe.

We are passionate about our people, products and customers and our values are at the heart of our business; they define us, and they are how we conduct ourselves both as a company and as individuals.

Our values are summed up as; integrity, teamwork, innovation, trust, good judgement, passion for our work, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Visit our website www.incisivemedia.com for more information about us.

Location: London, United Kingdom 
Type of Employment: Full-time

Industry: Media / Publishing 

Work Pattern: Hybrid 

Overview of role:

Incisive Media’s leading publication Professional Adviser is looking for a diligent, enthusiastic Reporter to join its dynamic team

Professional Adviser is a specialist digital publication providing the latest news, analysis and feature content for the financial advice community across the UK. The Reporter will work with the News Editor in seeking out exclusive and off-diary news stories and writing other general news.

Alongside writing news stories, the Reporter will also regularly write features and news analyses focusing on key industry themes, as well as exclusive research and interviews with key figures in the financial advice space. 

A typical day will involve, writing engaging news throughout the day as it comes in, this will include some tight deadlines. You will also participate in pitching exclusive and off-diary news stories. Additionally, you will attend weekly external meetings and media briefings with some of the industry leaders and major players in the field. A key part of this role will be to write industry interviews and features to a high standard.

Key Competencies 

Strives to produce quality work to tight deadlines

A confident writer able to convey clear, timely, and persuasive messages

Demonstrates technical skills required for the role and pays attention to detail

Open to building on skills including in multimedia and events hosting

A natural curiosity and willingness to build on knowledge

What we value

A degree or equivalent in journalism, media studies or communications, or other relevant subject

At least one year’s experience in journalism

Ability to write accurate copy to a high standard

Experience of working in a newsroom that produces off-diary and exclusive reporting

Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team

Experience of meeting short and long-term deadlines

Knowledge of the UK financial services industry would be ideal but is not a requirement

Enthusiasm to try new things and grow your skills

What you can expect from us 

As well as working with the most interesting, talented and fun people, we operate a culture where success is recognised. You will be supported throughout your career, tailoring your development through management support, internal & external training courses and on the job training.

Our benefits include:

Excellent training and development programmes

Hybrid/remote working

Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

Life assurance scheme

Voluntary Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Health Cash Plan for those everyday healthcare costs

Savings on items from Currys via our SmartTech Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym rates

Retail discounts saving you money on essential & everyday purchases

Employee Recognition Scheme to recognise your colleagues with rewards

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for extra support if things get tough

IMFoundation - making a difference by supporting our 4 charities

Plus a number of flexible salary sacrifice benefits.

All souls are welcome at Incisive Media 

As an equal opportunity employer we hire, develop and retain the best people regardless of their social background, age, sex, ethnicity, religion/belief or disability, and to make use of their talents. We are proud members of Inclusive Employers and the Living Wage Foundation.

At Incisive Media we value everyone as an individual. We recognise that everyone is different and have created a work environment where we treat everyone fairly and in a consistent way and promote a culture of respect and dignity, to create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. To ensure our values are fully embedded in our culture we are proud to support our working groups – All Souls Network, the Incisive Media Foundation, the Working Parents Group and our Sustainability and Social Committees.

We are excited by the incredible potential of AI and the innovative ways it can enhance the way we work. However, in our hiring process, we aim to get to know you. To stand out to our hiring managers, we encourage you to let your personality shine through, rather than relying on an AI-generated application.

You are welcome to use AI as a writing assistant to help structure and articulate your thoughts. Please do not use it to generate fictional skills or experiences. Using AI responsibly can support your application, but your application must ultimately represent you.