Defence Journalist
Who we are:
Established in 2009, Defence Leaders has grown to become one of the leading providers of intelligence, insight and debate serving the global defence community. Our portfolio of market leading events are curated and chaired by leading figures from the armed forces community, who offer a unique insight into how global armed forces are addressing the challenges and evolving threats in the ever-changing international arena.
The Marketing and Production teams
Our Marketing team is re-writing the event marketing playbook, defining new ways to engage our audiences and challenging conventional thinking. Having undertaken a digital transformation of our online channels, we are now custodians of two uniquely positioned digital platforms with global reach.
Our Production team works closely with leading figures from global armed forces and academia, gaining unprecedented access to their unbiased opinions and unrivalled operational experience.
The Defence Journalist will work across both of these divisions, collaborating with our Production team and their connections to curate insightful content and then leveraging our marketing channels to empower our audience with intelligence and qualified opinion.
We're growing
We're a fast-growing team with huge ambitions, and an exciting path ahead of us. We're always on the hunt for amazing people to join us on this journey, to help us grow the business through engaging and growing our global audience.
Who we are looking for:
We're looking for an in-house editorial superstar. Someone who has a curious mind and is not afraid to challenge perceptions with intelligence and informed debate. The ideal candidate is someone with an intense interest in military and defence and who is happy in a fast-paced environment. This person should be particularly enthusiastic about European and NATO-member political developments, and the prospect of working in a highly technical industry.
Your responsibilities will include spotting and covering news events as they unfold, driving major stories forward, live event reporting and post event analysis. There is also scope for pursuing longer features and investigations.
The ideal candidate has:
* A passion for the military and defence sector (with a focus on the European and NATO context).
* A journalism background and some experience of news reporting online.
* An ability to write quickly and accurately.
* A self-starter attitude and excellent organisational skills.
* A love of the armed forces and/or live events.
* A desire to work as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of social media and SEO.
What are we like to work for?
We have a small-company mindset but big company goals, and can draw on many of the strengths and benefits of being established for over 16 years, with a recognised and respected brand. We're friendly, hard-working and passionate about what we do. We collaborate across disciplines and value feedback, honesty and clear communication.
What we offer:
* A £24,000 salary, plus £6,000 annual bonus based upon performance.
* 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
* Additional 2 weeks company holiday allowance at Christmas.
* Regular team socials and events.
* Professional working environment with investment into specific training needs.
* Regular travel both domestic and international representing the business at events.
* Excellent progression, with a legacy of promoting from within.