Senior Lead Reporter

Publication: Intelligent Insurer Location: Remote - South Africa only Contract: Freelance Rate: ZAR 26,000 - 30,000 per month DOE Intelligent Insurer is seeking an experienced financial journalist to join our global editorial team as a Senior Lead Reporter covering the international re/insurance sector. This role is suited to a self-sufficient experienced journalist with a strong background in business or financial reporting who can identify news, cultivate senior industry sources and deliver insightful stories for a professional global audience. You will work remotely from South Africa as part of our international newsroom, reporting directly to the Editor and taking ownership of producing high-value editorial content for senior industry professionals. Please note: This role is not suitable for junior reporters or recent graduates. About Newton Media Newton Media is a UK-based global B2B publisher producing specialist journalism for professionals working across the insurance, financial and legal sectors. Our publications are trusted by senior decision-makers around the world. We are a fully remote, international team built on collaboration, trust and editorial independence. Important Applications must include: A tailored cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. In your cover letter, please briefly describe your experience reporting on financial or business sectors. At least three recent bylined examples of business, finance or insurance journalism Applications without these will not be considered. What you’ll be doing As our Senior Lead Reporter, you will: Research, break and write daily news stories on the global re/insurance industry Produce insightful features based on financial results, market developments and company strategy Develop original editorial ideas and investigative angles Interview senior executives and industry leaders Translate complex financial data and company announcements into clear editorial coverage Contribute to newsletters and digital editorial output Work closely with the Editor to maintain high editorial standards Essential experience Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in journalism, ideally covering business, finance, insurance, or another complex B2B sector Proven experience writing fast, accurate news stories for professional audiences Demonstrable ability to generate original story ideas and angles Experience interpreting financial data, company results and market reports Confidence interviewing senior executives and industry sources Experience working remotely and managing deadlines independently Fluent written and spoken English You’ll be a great fit if you are Curious and motivated by breaking news Comfortable working independently in a remote team Reliable under deadline pressure Interested in covering a global financial industry Professional, collaborative and committed to high-quality journalism Friendly, honest and easy to work with Have everything you need to work from home What's in it for you Competitive freelance rate Fully remote working Friendly and collaborative international editorial team Are you ready to take ownership of a global insurance beat and deliver journalism that matters? We’d love to hear from you. Please apply today!