Staff Writer - Solar Media - Informa Markets

Who we are:

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products, and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

What we’re looking for:

Energy-Storage.news, the premier B2B news, analysis, and features platform for the flourishing global stationary energy storage sector, is seeking a Staff Writer focused primarily on the North American region. In this role, you will highlight the importance of energy storage in the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system. You will be covering energy storage technologies and trends, market and regulatory developments, project news, expert opinions, and industry commentaries. You will also contribute daily to the website's leading coverage and support the company's events portfolio, including the global Energy Storage Summit series. Additionally, you will engage with digital channels, weekly podcasts, and white papers to enhance the platform's comprehensive industry insights.

Under the guidance of the editorial management team, you will source and write news stories, interviews, and in-depth features, occasionally commissioning pieces from external contributors. The role includes attending and reporting on industry conferences and significant events, producing social media industry commentaries, and assisting the editorial team with various projects such as events, podcasts, and webinars. You will successfully deliver well-researched, engaging, and informative content aligned with Solar Media's vision of being the authoritative voice in the storage and clean energy industries, driving proactive, market-leading news coverage to support the low carbon transition. This remote position requires flexible time management to coordinate with team members across different time zones.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• Proven ability to write and edit crisp, accurate, and authoritative content under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the clean energy industry preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in B2B journalism/media and/or a newsroom environment.
• Ability to build and maintain a broad network of contacts and sources.
• Proficiency with WordPress content management system and digital mail-out platforms is desirable.
• Excellent grasp of social media channels, their varied audiences, and effective uses.
• Experience with multimedia content (podcasts, videos, webinars) is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, industry knowledge, curiosity, and self-motivation.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related discipline.
• Preferably one year of business writing and media experience in B2B media.
• High-level writing skills.
• Passion for storytelling and interacting with people.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet daily deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office product suite, Outlook.
• Willing to travel domestically

• Salary Range is $45k - $47k depending on experience. 

Why work at Informa

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too  
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO, rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave, and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app, and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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Job advertisement will expire on 10/31/2024.