The Associate Editor writes and develops coverage of insurance financial and business developments for Best’s News Service which includes articles for the Best’s Review, BestWeek and wire.
Responsibilities
• Participate in event coverage, including conferences, announcements and industry activities.
• Write and develop coverage expertise and meet regularly with other editors.
• Must be able to write daily news stories on deadline.
• Develop and write more articles for Best’s Review and Best’s News and Research Service.
• Develop their beat, interview executives and stay on top of insurance issues.
• Help develop graphics and photographic assignments where appropriate.
• Write magazine articles about trends, news and people in the insurance industry.
• Represent and report on behalf of AM Best news publications and services at national and regional events.
• Participate in on-camera interviews and contribute to other multimedia initiatives as opportunities emerge.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a journalist who is able to report and write accurate coverage in a timely manner.
• Insurance experience is a plus but familiarity with financial is an absolute requirement.
• Should be facile with modern interviewing techniques, including use of technology to record and distribute the information in a range of formats.
Skills
• Should be familiar with publication style, grammar and business usage.
• Editing skills and Insurance experience are a plus.
• Must be able to work in a team setting and must be genuinely interested in the world of insurance, risk management and finance.
• Must be able to develop sustainable news relationships.
• Must be an experienced journalist who is able to report and write accurate coverage in a timely manner.
• Must handle both short and long-term assignments.
• Must be interested in enhancing financial reporting skills through additional training and learning.
