Senior Reporter

Publication: Intelligent Insurer

Location: Remote - South Africa only

Contract: Freelance

Rate: ZAR 22,000 per month

Are you a driven and experienced senior reporter with a sharp news sense and a passion for financial journalism? Do you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and enjoy delivering high-value stories for a professional global audience?

Intelligent Insurer is looking for a confident and highly motivated Senior Reporter to join our international editorial team. This freelance role is ideal for a journalist who can work independently, hit deadlines consistently and produce insightful coverage of the global re/insurance industry.

You’ll report directly to the Editor and take day-to-day ownership of producing unique, accurate and relevant content that delivers real value to subscribers.

About Newton Media

You’ll be joining Newton Media, a UK-based global B2B publisher trusted by professionals in insurance, finance and legal markets worldwide.

We’re proudly remote-first, international and built on trust and autonomy. If you value independence, collaboration and producing journalism that genuinely informs senior decision-makers, you’ll feel right at home here.

What's in it for you

• Competitive freelance rate
• Financial assistance programme
• Referral scheme
• Fully remote working
• Friendly, collaborative global editorial team
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support

Important

Applications must include a tailored covering letter explaining why you’re right for this role. Applications without one will not be considered.

What you’ll be doing

As our Senior Reporter, you will:

• Research, break and write engaging daily news stories
• Produce high-quality features based on financial data and company analysis
• Develop original editorial ideas from concept to publication
• Interview senior executives and build strong industry relationships
• Turn press releases and reports into compelling editorial content
• Upload stories across multiple CMS platforms
• Support the production and distribution of newsletters
• Source and edit images using Canva or similar tools
• Apply SEO best practice to maximise visibility and reach
• Help keep event and publication content up to date online

You’ll be a great fit if you have

• 5+ years’ experience as a senior reporter or editor
• Good news sense and headline writing ability.
• Proven ability to write clean, accurate copy at pace
• Experience working with press releases, raw news feeds, and transforming them into engaging stories
• Solid editorial judgement and the confidence to pitch original angles
• A deep understanding of data and financial reports in the context of large companies.
• The ability to translate this information into unique, readable reports and features.
• A strong grasp of digital publishing, SEO, and CMS tools (e.g. WordPress, Wix, Blaze)
• Image sourcing and editing skills (Canva or similar)
• The ability to manage competing deadlines calmly and professionally
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, telephone manner
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to editorial integrity
• Degree level qualification in media, journalism or related subjects
• Fluent English speaker
• Proficient at using different IT systems including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, website CMS’s (WordPress or similar) and able to pick up technology easily

And most importantly, we want someone who is…

• Friendly, honest and easy to work with
• Ready to hit the ground running
• Open to feedback and committed to growth
• Able to take initiative and own their beat
• Curious, driven, and serious about journalism
• Comfortable working from home

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!