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Senior Reporter

Newton Media
9 days ago
Full-time
Remote
South Africa
Journalist

Introduction

Intelligent Insurer is seeking an experienced financial journalist to join our global editorial team as a Senior Reporter covering the international re/insurance sector.

 

This role is suited to a self-sufficient reporter with a strong background in business or financial journalism who can identify news, cultivate senior industry sources and deliver insightful stories for a professional global audience.

You will work remotely from South Africa as part of our international newsroom, reporting directly to the Editor and taking ownership of producing high-value editorial content for senior industry professionals.

 

Please note: This role is not suitable for junior reporters or recent graduates.

About Newton Media

Newton Media is a UK-based global B2B publisher producing specialist journalism for professionals working across the insurance, financial and legal sectors. Our publications are trusted by senior decision-makers around the world. We are a fully remote, international team built on collaboration, trust and editorial independence.

 

Important

Applications must include:

  • A tailored cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. In your cover letter, please briefly describe your experience reporting on financial or business sectors.
  • At least three recent bylined examples of business, finance or insurance journalism

 

Applications without these will not be considered.

Requirements

What you’ll be doing

As our Senior Reporter, you will:

  • Research, break and write daily news stories on the global re/insurance industry
  • Produce insightful features based on financial results, market developments and company strategy
  • Develop original editorial ideas and investigative angles
  • Interview senior executives and industry leaders
  • Translate complex financial data and company announcements into clear editorial coverage
  • Contribute to newsletters and digital editorial output
  • Work closely with the Editor to maintain high editorial standards

**Essential experience**

  • 5+ years’ experience in journalism, ideally covering business, finance, insurance, or another complex B2B sector
  • Proven experience writing fast, accurate news stories for professional audiences
  • Demonstrable ability to generate original story ideas and angles
  • Experience interpreting financial data, company results and market reports
  • Confidence interviewing senior executives and industry sources
  • Experience working remotely and managing deadlines independently
  • Fluent written and spoken English

 

You’ll be a great fit if you are

  • Curious and motivated by breaking news
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote team
  • Reliable under deadline pressure
  • Interested in covering a global financial industry
  • Professional, collaborative and committed to high-quality journalism
  • Friendly, honest and easy to work with
  • Have everything you need to work from home

Benefits