Investigative Journalist

Job Description

Investigative journalist (E&T)Circa £30,000 too £40,000 per annumIET Savoy Place, London/ Hybrid WorkingWhat if you could join an award-winning team of journalists and designers working on E&T, the magazine for professional engineers with a print circulation of 140,000What if you could produce high quality and important stories in E&T that generate a wider interest and publicity for the magazineWhat if you were our Investigative JournalistAt the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At IET and youll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working withus has real meaning and impact, and youll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible. Were also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.What youll be doing As the investigative journalist, youll provide a flow of important exclusive stories for Engineering & Technology (E&T) magazine and present them in new ways.What we hope you can bring to the role Youll be an experienced investigative journalist and/or data journalist with a proven track record of unearthing exclusive stories that make a difference. Youll have strong experience in writing for trade or business publications.A background in magazine, news or broadcast and STEM reporting experience, is desirable.Application RequirementsAs well as your CV please can you enclose examples of work from your portfolio.Wed love to get to know youIs Imposter syndrome creeping in Dont worry - wed rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all! Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that were open to discussing flexible ways of working, includingreduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.A little more about the role

• To formulate and propose investigative and exclusive articles or multimedia for print or online publication.
• To produce stories of importance that make a wider impact in industry and in public discourse.
• To look for opportunities for stories from investigative and analytical means such as data sets and Freedom of Information requests.
• To contribute news and comment to the E&T website
• To work with features editors and other members of the E&T editorial team to present those stories in the best possible way in print and in digital channels.
• To experiment with new ways of telling stories through all E&T channels and through third party platforms.
• To ensure their articles are written and presented in the correct style and tone for E&T
• To help plan features and cover stories for the coming year
• To stay up to date with technology developments and issues by reading, conversing or attending events

• To take editorial responsibility for covering particular sectors or running stories as required

A little more about what were looking for

• Education to at least degree level, or equivalent (Desirable: in a science or engineering subject)
• Portfolio demonstrating experience in researching and writing exclusive articles for national or specialist newspapers, magazines, books or websites
• Extensive experience in writing for trade or business publications.
• Knowledge of and contacts in engineering and technology industries
• Ability to understand technical material and to produce clear and accurate English, to the highest editorial standards, with meticulous attention to accuracy and details.
• Knowledge of industry-standard editorial techniques and conventions
• Thorough understanding of media law

Desirable Criteria:

• Data journalism skills and experience
• Knowledge of an additional language
• Awards for exclusive articles in trade press
• Familiarity with social media channels to promote news and as a research tool
• Experience and enthusiasm for experimenting with new digital technologies relevant to news provision.
• Shorthand

What if you could be you The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our Work for the IET site.

Keyskills :
ArticlesInvestigative ResearchJournalismMediaTrade Publications