As a Reporter, you will be responsible for driving The Drum’s day-to-day editorial coverage for the industry and ensuring consistently high editorial standards. You will regularly break exclusive stories, deliver sharp, timely analysis on key industry trends, and provide authoritative insight on topical issues shaping the sector.

The Drum is expanding rapidly in the US, with Commerce Media and B2B among its key areas of coverage. Prior reporting experience in these sectors is not required, but candidates with relevant expertise or a strong interest in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

You will represent The Drum externally as a trusted industry voice, building and maintaining strong relationships with sources, stakeholders, and contributors, while upholding the publication’s reputation for quality, accuracy, and influence.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Proactively finding and writing exclusive stories on the marketing and advertising industry

·       Regular interviews with leading figures

·       Producing timely and considered analysis on topical trends and developments   

·       Commissioning, editing, and providing feedback on contributed content where required

·       Working with our social media executive and distribution team to promote your stories on The Drum’s key channels

·       Frequently calling and meeting key contacts to uncover what’s really happening in the industry

·       Supporting colleagues from other teams with your specialist expertise, growing your presence within The Drum and contributing to wider company efforts

·       Continuously honing your network to build your reputation as the go-to industry journalist

Appearing on camera, panels and podcasts for The Drum to share your knowledge and bring attention to your reporting

Requirements

·       Track record of writing impactful news and analysis

·       Able to unearth strong stories and identify timely trends

·       Can write engaging, clean copy, to a high standard, and to deadline

·       Can communicate confidently inside and outside the business

·       Finds fresh ways of digging into the industry’s biggest issues and standing out from rival coverage

·       Understanding of social media platforms, using them to find contacts, distribute content and enhance reputation

Benefits

We look after you.

At The Drum, we look after our team. We’ve done our best to create an equivalent benefit package for each of our locations. Your benefits will slightly vary depending on local needs; however, we offer the following to everyone on our team.

• 28 days holiday / 27 days PTO
• Pension, or 401k retirement plan
• Company-wide discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Enhanced above industry standard family leave package
• x2 paid volunteering days a year
• Company-wide mentoring programme
• Employee referral bonus
• Company social events
• Hybrid working
• Early finish on Fridays
• Dog friendly offices
• Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
• Learning & Development fund/opportunities