Reporter, Law Middle East ITP Media Group

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, write and edit daily content for digital, and contribute monthly reports for print.
• Research and conduct interviews with relevant industry sources, verify facts and ensure accuracy across all published content.
• Drive Law Middle East to be first to break major people moves, firm launches, regulatory updates, disputes and deal-related news, maintaining a strong network of trusted industry contacts.
• Monitor industry trends, breaking news, and audience interests, identity new approaches and develop original, engaging stories.
• Collaborate with the social and video team to create rich, multi-platform content packages for big exclusives.
• Meet weekly content volume and audience targets, ensuring all content reflects the overall editorial strategy.
• Ensure all editorial output adheres to legal and local regulatory guidelines, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professional integrity.
• Support the Editor and sales team by being an ambassador for Law Middle East by supporting and helping to develop revenue-generating content strategies and establishing good relationships with PRs.
• Attend relevant events and conferences, occasionally outside standard working hours.

KEY SKILLS

• One-to-three years of editorial experience in a newsroom environment.
• Strong writing and interviewing skills with a portfolio of proven work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond well to a fast-paced environment
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple content projects at once.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• Creative thinker with passion for storytelling.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English.