Naval Reporter

Naval Reporter Location: Work from home in the UK (quarterly company meeting attendance in person is mandatory) Salary: 35,000 to 40,000 based on skills and experience Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent The HR Booth are delighted to be recruiting for a Naval Reporter on behalf of Shephard Group. ABOUT SHEPHARD: Shephard is a leading provider of business information and marketing solutions to the global defence community.?Through our Defence Insight and Marketing Solutions divisions we equip our clients with the data, analysis and audiences they need to create a decisive edge in their markets. Our business is driven by our four core values: a desire to excel; a determination to challenge the status quo; a commitment to treating our colleagues and customers with integrity; and a constant search for creative solutions. Defence Insight, our market intelligence tool, brings together market data, news and analysis from Shephards global team of analysts and journalists. Covering procurement programme forecasts, platform data, contract awards, capability development, acquisition plans and new technologies, Defence Insight enables our clients to identify opportunities, understand market dynamics and gain insight into their competition, all in one integrated solution. THE ROLE: We are seeking a Naval Reporter to join the Defence Insight Content team and produce in-depth, data-informed journalism on global naval programmes. You will work closely with our Naval Analyst, and alongside our team of editors, analysts, reporters and researchers, focusing on major ship classes and acquisition programmes across NATO and NATO-adjacent nations, including: Aircraft carriers Amphibious assault ships Corvettes, destroyers, cruisers and frigates Fast attack craft, OPVs and interceptors Submarines and landing craft UGVs and UUVs This is an ideal next step for an experienced journalist ready to own a 12-month rolling content plan in one of the most dynamic domains of modern defence. ACCOUNTABILITIES: The accountabilities within the role will include: Produce high-quality, accurate and engaging long-form content on naval procurement, technology and capability developments. Collaborate with analysts to create data-led analysis that supports the requirements of Defence Insight subscribers. Develop and maintain a network of industry, military and government sources. Pitch, plan and deliver consistent coverage within agreed content cycles and deadlines. Ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance with editorial standards. Support digital engagement and visibility through social and SEO-optimised activities. Develop and execute a 12-month rolling content plan to maintain strategic, data-driven coverage across the naval sector. Attend leading defence trade shows, conferences, military demonstrations and press trips to support first-hand reporting and industry engagement. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential: Proven experience in B2B or specialist journalism (ideally defence, aerospace or maritime sectors). Strong reporting, research and writing skills, with the ability to explain complex programmes clearly. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines. Confidence in interviewing senior stakeholders and analysing data or technical material. Excellent command of written English, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Desirable: Experience of working with structured defence data or open-source research. Knowledge of naval operations, shipbuilding or defence procurement processes. Existing professional network within the global defence or maritime industry. WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU: An adherence to our company values. A 35-hour working week. Availability to attend our quarterly company meetings in person. A business quality internet connection in your home (your place of work) in order to carry out this role effectively. A willingness to work within the Entrepreneurial Operating System framework, which is the management operating system implemented by Shephard. The right to work in the UK unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK and Shephard will not be sponsoring visas for this role. WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE: A competitive salary. A positive, communicative, flexible and supportive work environment, with regular feedback and reviews. Support for training needs. Regular communication on a company, team and one-to-one basis. Quarterly company meetings in the UK including strategy updates and the opportunity to collaborate in person (travel, accommodation and other relevant expenses covered by Shephard). Flexible working opportunities. Good employee benefits package (including life assurance, pension, EAP). 25 days holiday. HOW TO APPLY: If you are passionate about working with content and have a proven track record of driving editorial excellence in a digital content environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Please note, only applications featuring a cover letter will be considered. Application process: This position will be open until 15 December 2025. We will review applications as they come in and proceed with interviews and recruitment once we have a sufficient number of qualified candidates. All candidates will receive a response. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. REF-225 354 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-26