Journalist

Flexible full-time role
Hybrid working

**Salary**: negotiable and dependent on experience

**Company Overview**

Lancashire Business View was established in 2005 and has grown to become the leading multi-media organisation in its market.

Its core activities are magazine publishing, online news publishing and corporate events.

Brands include Red Rose Awards, the Lancashire Conference Series, Lancashire Business Day, Lancashire Festival of Business, Sub36 and LBV Hub.

Awards include: Magazine of the Year (Prolific North), UK Event of the Year (PPA).

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a versatile individual to combine the roles of Journalist and Copywriter.

The position requires journalism for our print and online publications with the skill of crafting persuasive marketing copy for our brands.

You will have an opportunity to make a difference working for an award-winning publication - the voice of Lancashire's business community, covering the second biggest economy in the North West.

You will also have an opportunity for in-depth reporting, creative feature writing and getting to the stories behind the stories. We produce journalism that leads the agenda.

This is a rare chance to join an award-winning team setting the business news agenda in a region which makes national headlines. We pride ourselves on our storytelling excellence and our events help shape the business landscape.

Core responsibilities include assisting the editor, generating news and features, working with the marketing team and editing online output.

The role offers hybrid working opportunities with a minimum of three days per week based in our Blackburn office.

It also offers great scope for professional development and progression within a growing and innovative business media organisation.

It is an ideal role for a general news reporter or feature writer looking to build specialist knowledge to further their career, or those with transferable skills.

Ideally, you’ll like dogs and will be happy to share space with office hound Gilbert.

**Responsibilities**

**Journalism**

Generate and deliver quality stories and features for Lancashire Business View’s digital and print publications, including reporting breaking business news, digging out exclusive stories, carrying out in-depth interviews, and delivering sector analysis.

Pitch off-diary reads and interviews for Lancashire Business View.

Build up a network of local business contacts to stay informed about the latest developments and opportunities.

Attend and report Lancashire Business View’s events and attend and represent Lancashire Business View at other relevant events

Stand-in for the editor when necessary and ensure timely delivery of news content.

Liaise with LBV Hub members where required to ensure story quality.

**Copywriting**

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and maintain brand voice, tone, and messaging guidelines.

Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all marketing channels and touchpoints.

Tailor messaging to different target audiences.

Write compelling copy for marketing collateral, including website content, social media posts, marketing and sales materials.

Develop engaging content for digital advertisements, social media posts, and paid campaigns to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.

**Ideal experience and qualities**

Proven experience as a journalist / copywriter, with a portfolio showcasing a variety of journalistic articles and marketing collateral.

Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt writing style to suit different audiences and channels.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and the ability to optimize copy for search engines and digital discoverability.

Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for storytelling and a track record of generating innovative ideas.

Ideally, you will have a full clean driving licence and your own vehicle.

**Join our team if**
- You are a creative thinker with a passion for journalism, for crafting compelling marketing messages and for Lancashire.
- You want to work in a small, fast-moving team.
- You want your ideas heard and acted on.
- You can work independently as well as part of a team.
- You understand the imperative of deadlines.
- You can commit to some flexible hours to cover stories.

**Package**
- Salary is negotiable dependent on experience
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Access to learning / skills development
- Private wellbeing plan with mental health support
- Flexible working including hybrid options, based out of our office in Blackburn
- Employer pension contributions
- Lots of attention from the office dog

For an informal chat about the role please contact Lancashire Business View on 01254 297870.

Interviews will be held in person in July at our offices in Blackburn.

No agencies please.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/07/2024