Senior Reporter

Remote Opportunity: Senior Reporter – Intelligent Insurer (South Africa)
Freelance | ZAR 22,000/month | Full-time | B2B News | Remote (UK-based publisher)

Are you a sharp, driven journalist with a passion for breaking stories and producing high-quality content in a fast-paced environment?

Intelligent Insurer, part of the UK-based Newton Media Ltd, is on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Reporter to join our global, fully remote newsroom. Covering the dynamic world of re/insurance, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering trusted, timely, high-quality and insightful journalism to a discerning international audience of industry professionals.

Newton Media Ltd is a leading publisher of business-to-business magazines, digital content and conferences in the legal, finance, and insurance sectors. Our publications, content and events are trusted by industry professionals worldwide for their timely and insightful coverage.

Why Work With Us

At Newton Media, we believe great journalism is powered by great people. Our culture values friendliness, integrity and developing expertise. We are proudly remote-first and globally minded, supporting every team member’s well-being, growth, and autonomy.

Perks include:

• Competitive freelance salary (ZAR 22,000/month), financial assistance programme
• Paid birthday leave & flexible work hours
• Mental health & wellbeing support

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Research, report, and write accurate and engaging news stories for Intelligent Insurer and other Newton Media titles.
• Edit press releases and reports to align with our editorial style and tone.
• Develop sector knowledge, build sources, and increasingly deliver original, exclusive content.
• Upload stories daily or when required to multiple websites using our content management system.
• Assist in the design and distribution of daily and event-based newsletters.
• Source, resize, and design images (using Canva or similar) to accompany online content.
• Stay up to date with event details and ensure timely updates to the website.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure smooth uploading of publications and magazines to the website.
• Apply appropriate SEO tags, keywords, and metadata to maximise digital reach.

What you'll need

• 3–5 years’ newsroom or reporting experience (B2B, financial, or insurance journalism = a strong advantage).
• Fast, clean and accurate writing skills.
• Confidence in transforming press releases and raw news into engaging stories.
• Excellent editorial judgement and digital publishing knowledge (WordPress, SEO, CMS tools).
• Proficiency in tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, basic analytics platforms and Canva (or similar).
• Stellar organisational and communication skills — and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to editorial integrity

This role is not for you if:

• You’re unfamiliar with journalism best practices or lack newsroom experience.
• You’re looking for part-time or short-term freelance work, this is a full-time role.
• You are not confident with fast turnarounds and real-time deadlines.

This role is for you if:

• You're serious about journalism and editorial standards.
• You're digitally savvy and independent.
• You're ready to take ownership of your beat and hit the ground running.
• You bring enthusiasm, integrity, and initiative to your work.

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.

📩 Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like your dream role, then please take a couple of minutes to fill out the short form, including a short cover letter, even just a few lines, explaining why you’re applying for this role and what interests you about it. Then attach your CV and we'll be in touch ASAP. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis so don’t wait to make your move.