Vixio is the leading provider of regulatory intelligence. Our trusted insights and analysis give our clients a true picture of what’s happening in an ever-changing landscape.
We combine world-class content with advanced technology to help our clients make informed strategic decisions to mitigate risks, capitalise on business opportunities and find competitive advantage.
The Role:
You will be joining a team of four journalists covering the regulatory and compliance landscape across Europe, contributing long-form content, as well as insights and analysis to the Regulatory Intelligence solution and platform. This role also involves collaborating closely with other departments such as regulatory analysis, market data and commercial teams.
You are ambitious, outgoing, a self-starter, curious to seek the truth and uncover the key stories and trends impacting gambling compliance. You are persistent and tenacious and won’t give up at the first sign of a challenge. In addition to being a natural storyteller, you can write investigative articles, feature stories and longer, more analytical pieces. You are always eager to follow-up on developments with fresh angles and enquire about the impact and consequences of news developments. Alongside a commitment to produce a range of written content, you are also excited and motivated to deliver the content through multiple channels like audio, video, panels and webinars. To succeed in this role, you are self-motivated and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You are also eager to cover new topics or jurisdictions, and willing to think creatively about how to gather additional information and commentary on complex subjects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessing leads and pitching relevant/compelling story and longer-form report ideas to Editors
* Participating in broader editorial discussions around trends and coverage ideas
* Preparing and submitting work that is ready for editorial approval and within deadlines
* Researching and writing reflective and forward-looking insights/reports, analysing data and information from multiple sources, identifying trends and producing unique/ commercially viable content. Ensuring written work is clear, concise and factual
* Adhering to the editorial standards and guidelines
* Documenting and sharing notes and insights gleaned from interviews, events and sources with the editorial team and the wider business
* Cultivating a quality network of sources such as regulators, industry experts and lawyers.
* Creating trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in new research
* Staying abreast of industry trends and latest developments by attending events and conferences, proactively speaking with sources, scanning social media and reading relevant publications
* Representing Vixio at third-party events and on webinars and podcasts, and having a working knowledge of the broader gambling compliance landscape. Developing expertise in key topical areas and jurisdictions
Skills & Experience:
* BA degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or relevant field
* An understanding of the gambling market and how regulation can impact it
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and ask for help when needed
* Excellent organisational skills, ability to forward plan and work on multiple tasks at a time
* Ability to meet deadlines, delivering high-quality work on time
* Experience of collaborating with key stakeholders across a business
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* High attention to detail
* Strong analytical skills
* An effective team player who values contributing to collaborative projects
Preferred:
* Minimum of three years working as a journalist in the gambling sector is preferred
* Experience of working with Pardot and Infogram
Our Benefits:
-Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
-Flexible working hours
-20 days working abroad
-Salary sacrifice company car scheme
-Pension
-Health Insurance
-Life Assurance
-Cycle to work scheme
-Dental
-Mental Health wellbeing Support
Our Core Values:
https://www.vixio.com/vixio-values