Location
Moscow Rd, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
HR Dive is seeking an ambitious journalist with deep subject-matter expertise to lead coverage for a new publication. As Europe Editor for HR Dive, you will make an immediate impact as we launch a daily newsletter for HR executives in the UK and EU. You’ll help shape the newsletter’s coverage, working closely with an existing team of U.S.-based editors and reporters to identify, write, and edit stories on HR news, trends, and labour and employment law. You will interview HR executives and other relevant sources, elevate all types of stories—whether breaking news or in-depth analysis—and assist in planning and executing major projects. Successful candidates will help set coverage strategy for our audience of HR executives, chase down scoops, and juggle daily and long-term deadlines. This position reports to HR Dive’s lead editor.

What you’ll do:
- Define coverage strategy for a new daily newsletter focused on Europe’s HR sector
- Build a beat, develop sources, regularly pitch stories, cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, and hunt down scoops
- Report and write an average of 5 articles per week, of varying length and depth
- Edit colleagues’ work and assist with the operations of the daily newsletter
- Cover industry events
- Occasionally help lead webinars relevant to your beat

Experience
Proven track record of reporting, writing, and editing news stories, preferably on labour and employment law in the UK and EU. Familiarity with digital newsletter and website publishing operations and objectives. Previous experience shaping coverage for an audience of HR executives, with a working knowledge of digital publishing key performance indicators.

About you
Ability to quickly take ownership of a specific beat through original reporting and building relationships with important and diverse sources. Skilled in managing ambitious and innovative reporting projects. Experience with substantive editing, copy editing, fact-checking content, and writing headlines that drive content discoverability. Deadline-oriented with strong time management skills and ability to turn around stories on tight deadlines. Comfortable with social media and able to build an audience on major platforms to enhance the scope and reach of your work.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or a similar field, or equivalent experience. At least 5 years’ relevant journalism experience.

Additional Information
Not all candidates will meet every requirement listed, and that is acceptable. Industry Dive strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment and strongly encourages applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Industry Dive is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Applicants are welcome to share their pronouns in their application if comfortable. Please note Industry Dive is unable to sponsor work visas.