The Register, one of the largest enterprise tech news websites in the industry, has a vacancy on the European editorial team for an ambitious journalist. The ideal candidate will already have a wide-ranging knowledge of tech built up over several years of reporting, be able to work with contacts to unearth interesting or exclusive stories, and have a keen eye to analyse trends in one of the fastest-moving business sectors. They will be able to file technical, accurate copy in a timely fashion. We are on the lookout for a generalist, someone who has an opinion on what is holding back AI PCs, the nightmares that are keeping security professionals awake, or the pressures facing sysadmins and the higher ups in the management chain. Our next reporter will have a strong understanding of technical details, but also a sense of fun. Someone that can draft an article which draws in our demanding and highly vocal community of readers, which number in the tens of millions. They may also have a personal interest in science and engineering, in addition to geeking out on tech. Do you want to work on a fast-paced news desk that has a unique and independent voice in the IT publishing industry? This might be the job for you. In return we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and job satisfaction. Candidates should have:
* Good writing ability
* Experience of working in a news team covering technology
* Be numerically and technologically literate
* A track record covering various sectors across the tech industry
* A strong book of contacts
Role expectations:
* At least 8-10 stories per week ideally
* One feature or analysis per week
* 8am - 4.30pm hours (UK time zone)
* Ability to file news stories within hours after pitching
* More time given for in-depth articles and exclusives
The Register launched in 1998 as one of the first online-only publications and is committed to serving millions of readers each month, a community that expects to be informed and entertained in equal measure. To apply: please click 'Apply online' below or email us directly here .