Investigative Journalist

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom The Lawyer Full time

About The Lawyer...

We have cultivated some of the most skilled business reporters in the UK: could you be our next star? The Lawyer is an award-winning publication providing news, analysis, and business intelligence to the influential commercial legal sector, establishing itself as a global digital brand with numerous annual events. It is celebrated for its forward-thinking content and senior readership, consistently recognized for its leading journalism, insights, and data.

We cover breaking news and identify emerging trends in one of the most powerful and influential business sectors globally. Our audience includes professionals from major global law firms, esteemed barristers' chambers, and in-house departments across the UK and beyond.

The Lawyer is acknowledged as one of the premier starting points for a journalistic career, offering unmatched hands-on training. Our alumni have progressed to major news organizations worldwide, but we also provide ample opportunities for advancement within The Lawyer into more senior roles.

How You'll Contribute to Our Success...

The reporter will be tasked with uncovering stories within the dynamic City legal sector, crafting news and analysis based on The Lawyer's proprietary research and other pertinent data. They will collaborate closely with the senior editorial team and will be eager to develop a robust understanding of business trends. A particular emphasis will be placed on litigation or corporate transactions—fast-paced areas ripe for exclusive stories.

This position is ideal for an ambitious journalist—whether at entry level or seeking to advance their career—who desires the autonomy to discover stories and build industry connections. The role entails meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines and representing The Lawyer at industry events.

While knowledge of professional services or related sectors is advantageous, it is not mandatory; above all, we seek curiosity and creativity, with plenty of on-the-job training available. The role offers a diverse range of tasks: news reporting, analysis, features, social media content creation, and even opportunities to appear on The Lawyer's podcast.

  • You'll refine your reporting skills to understand and influence the news landscape.
  • You'll establish your reputation in the market through insightful commentary.
  • You'll generate ideas for investigative projects, utilizing The Lawyer's proprietary research and additional data sources.
  • You'll lead and collaborate on team initiatives, from financial reporting to live updates.
  • You'll contribute to The Lawyer Horizon, our essential daily analysis.
  • You'll be proactive, adept at turning around copy and meeting deadlines.
  • You'll excel at networking, building relationships, and confidently interviewing industry contacts.
  • You'll engage in phone outreach, developing and maintaining leads.
  • You'll create compelling features that stimulate discussion.
  • You'll identify stories within data and collaborate with the research team to develop insights, proactively establishing contacts with external data providers.
  • You'll relish the challenge of asking tough questions to influential figures in the legal field.
  • You'll participate in The Lawyer's social media efforts, generating content for relevant platforms.
  • You'll work with The Lawyer's broader team on event-related content as necessary.
  • You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing information freely.

What We Seek in You...

  • A sense of curiosity and a commitment to learning.
  • A clear, articulate writing style that requires minimal editing.
  • A willingness to understand the nuances of the legal market and engage with the subject matter.
  • Experience in producing multimedia content for websites and social media.
  • Strong accuracy in analyzing trends and data.
  • Ability to deliver precise copy within tight deadlines.
  • Intermediate numeracy skills for analyzing numerical data.
  • Familiarity with Excel.
  • Capability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
  • A strong news instinct.
  • An understanding of ethics and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of the legal industry is desirable but not essential (curiosity is key).

Our Teams Will Describe You As...

  • Confident in both internal and external communications.
  • Full of innovative ideas and eager to share knowledge.
  • A detail-oriented individual.
  • Highly organized and always one step ahead.
  • A fantastic collaborator.

What We Offer You...

  • 25 days of holiday, increasing by one day per annum to a maximum of 30 days for each year served.
  • Medicash health plan.
  • Modern office environment with various amenities.
  • Complimentary access to accredited training programs worth thousands, including our Mini MBA.
  • Active Diversity and Inclusivity agenda.
  • Annual Wellness Day.
  • Share Incentive Plan.
  • Give as you Earn Scheme.

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