Music Business Worldwide is the leading news, analysis and jobs platform for the global music industry.

We are read by everyone that matters in the worldwide business, from music rights holders to investors, artist managers and live music companies.

We are independently run out of the UK, assisted with investment and partnership from the US-based Penske Media Corporation.

We are hiring for an exceptional senior business reporter based in the Greater London, UK area.

Is this you?

The successful candidate must bring at least two years’ experience of B2B reporting.

In addition, they will be comfortable (and have experience of) filleting complex financial and legal filings; writing speedy online news; covering company earnings calls; and skilfully analysing business trends and data. They won’t be scared of graphs!

Furthermore, they will be adept at sniffing out scoops while simultaneously covering PR/announcement-led B2B stories, under the guidance of MBW’s seasoned editorial team.

The role

The senior business reporter will be expected to:

• Write multiple daily news stories from PR/company announcements, cutting out the fluff and adding illuminating context;
• Write longer-form articles, highlighting key quotes/data from company earnings, lawsuit filings, and financial presentations – with contextual analysis;
• Conduct Q&A interviews with industry players/partners, often for MBW’s amplified media business;
• Deputise on: (i) the creation and sending of MBW newsletters and MBW news alerts; (ii) the creation and sending of the weekly MBW round-up email.

Key details

Salary: £40-45k p.a. with generous benefits including:

• Private health insurance
• Private members’ club membership (London)
• 32 days annual holiday including public holidays

Hours: 40 per week over 5 days

Contract type: full-time role

Location: Mix of WFH (3-4 days per week) and Central London team gathering (1-2 days per week)

To apply, please email a CV before end of play on Friday, 7 February to careers@musicbizworldwide.com

As part of your application, complete the following task in no more than 350 words:

Please name one thing that might concern large music rightsholders about the future of the music business, and explain how they might attempt to mitigate this risk.

Good luck. Do not use generative AI platforms to write your answer; we will know!

[Please note: Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those being considered for interview.]