Fashion Reporter, Retail Week

Who we are

We are William Reed.

We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.

From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.

We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our London office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Position: Full time – permanent

Location: London / Hybrid

Are you a skilled journalist with the ability to uncover compelling stories and investigate industry news from unique angles? Can you execute daily content ideas and leverage your exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to represent a brand and build stakeholder relationships?

We're seeking a dynamic Fashion Reporter to join our editorial team at Retail Week to be at the forefront of retail's biggest stories, breaking and exclusive news, market trends and analysis, and build relationships with the industry's most influential leaders.

Retail Week provides the most comprehensive business intelligence on the UK retail industry. With its deep knowledge and strength of relationships throughout the retail ecosystem, it translates data and trends into important implications and actionable insights to future-proof the health of retail, for businesses, people and the planet. This is an opportunity to make your mark in retail journalism, working for a brand that senior retailers and business executives read daily and trust for insight that shapes business decisions.

What you'll be doing:

News coverage

• Breaking exclusive news stories and elevating on-diary developments with fresh angles
• Researching and writing compelling and engaging daily news pieces across all retail categories, for both print and digital
• Building and maintaining relationships with senior industry contacts within the retail industry
• Meeting tight deadlines while maintaining editorial excellence

Strategic content creation

• Pitching and producing in-depth weekly analysis pieces and monthly sector features
• Conducting high-profile interviews with retail leaders and innovators
• Contributing to our influential weekly newsletters

Industry engagement

• Attending and covering major retail events and conferences, both in the UK and internationally
• Moderating panels and discussions at Retail Week events
• Representing the brand across media appearances when required

What you'll need:

• Strong, imaginative journalist with a proven record of producing engaging, informative and analytical content, and demonstrated experience in covering fast-paced developments; B2B or trade media experience is highly desirable
• Ability to translate complex business concepts, facts and figures into clear and compelling stories
• Qualification in journalism or degree-level education in English, or a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Brilliant news sense with a keen interest in, and industry knowledge of, the retail and commerce industries are desirable
• Excellent knowledge of digital journalism and social media channels, and the ability to leverage platforms to amplify content reach, engage audiences, and foster meaningful interactions
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with self-drive and ability to set own agenda and work at pace to tight deadlines and independently, whilst also having a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and presenting skills with a proactive approach to engaging and networking with both internal and external senior stakeholders, and a proven track record of contact building
• Outstanding attention to detail, with solid research and investigation skills
• A curious and adaptable mindset, and eager to learn and grow within a friendly news team
• Willingness to travel to cover stories, and attend meetings and events in the UK and internationally

Company Benefits and Initiatives Include:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
• A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements
• Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for us

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.

If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.