Social Media Journalist

As a Reporter, you will be responsible for driving The Drum’s day-to-day editorial coverage for the industry and ensuring consistently high editorial standards. You will regularly break exclusive stories, deliver sharp, timely analysis on key industry trends, and provide authoritative insight on topical issues shaping the sector.

The Drum is expanding rapidly in the US, with Commerce Media and B2B among its key areas of coverage. Prior reporting experience in these sectors is not required, but candidates with relevant expertise or a strong interest in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

You will represent The Drum externally as a trusted industry voice, building and maintaining strong relationships with sources, stakeholders, and contributors, while upholding the publication’s reputation for quality, accuracy, and influence.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively finding and writing exclusive stories on the marketing and advertising industry

Regular interviews with leading figures

Producing timely and considered analysis on topical trends and developments

Commissioning, editing, and providing feedback on contributed content where required

Working with our social media executive and distribution team to promote your stories on The Drum’s key channels

Frequently calling and meeting key contacts to uncover what’s really happening in the industry

Supporting colleagues from other teams with your specialist expertise, growing your presence within The Drum and contributing to wider company efforts

Continuously honing your network to build your reputation as the go-to industry journalist

Appearing on camera, panels and podcasts for The Drum to share your knowledge and bring attention to your reporting

Qualifications:

Track record of writing impactful news and analysis

Able to unearth strong stories and identify timely trends

Can write engaging, clean copy, to a high standard, and to deadline

Can communicate confidently inside and outside the business

Finds fresh ways of digging into the industry’s biggest issues and standing out from rival coverage

Understanding of social media platforms, using them to find contacts, distribute content and enhance reputation

We look after you.
At The Drum, we look after our team. We’ve done our best to create an equivalent benefit package for each of our locations. Your benefits will slightly vary depending on local needs; however, we offer the following to everyone on our team.

28 days holiday / 27 days PTO

Pension, or 401k retirement plan

Company-wide discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance

Enhanced above industry standard family leave package

x2 paid volunteering days a year

Company-wide mentoring programme

Employee referral bonus

Company social events

Hybrid working

Early finish on Fridays

Dog friendly offices

Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses

Learning & Development fund/opportunities

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