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Senior Reporter at Newton Media Ltd. 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. Company Location: South Africa.