News Reporter - World Trademark Review
Department: Content Editorial & Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Victoria Arnold-Rees
Description
We are looking for a News Reporter to join World Trademark Review (WTR) in our London or Manchester office.
WTR is a trusted source of worldwide news, analysis and data on the management of trademarks and broader brand protection. In-house experts and private practitioners around the world rely on WTR to stay informed on the developments and issues that matter in the intellectual property (IP) industry and wider business community.
WTR has journalists in London, Manchester, and Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to develop as a journalist; to build a strong network of sources in the IP community across the globe; and to produce original news, features and analysis.
If you are passionate about rigorous journalism and exceptional storytelling, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Writing news and analysis covering legal disputes, policy updates, and political developments that shape the trademark and brand protection landscape.
* Building a network of sources in the global trademark community.
* Balancing a range of tasks in the newsroom, from breaking news stories to nuts-and-bolts fact-gathering and research for data-led projects.
* Attending events for the purpose of building contacts, sourcing information and positively representing the brand.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
* Degree in Journalism, Communications or Law, or relevant work experience.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to generate content leads and find sharp angles in stories.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Self-starter, confident in covering this critical and growing area of law and business.
* Team-oriented and collaborative outlook in newsrooms.
* Knowledge of the field of intellectual property would be an advantage.
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
Start of employment:
* Eye care
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A day off for your birthday
After 3 months employment:
* Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
After 4 months employment:
* Life assurance
After probation:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
* Puregym access
* Perks at work platform access
After 1 year service:
* Private healthcare
Additional Perks:
* Company socials
* Access to Employee Affinity Networks
* Mentoring scheme
* Volunteering Day
* Mortgage Advice
* Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
* Generous parental leave
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
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