About The Channel Company

The Channel Company is the global leader in data-driven growth acceleration solutions and services for the IT channel. With 40+ years of channel expertise and a premier portfolio of editorial brands, marketing and event services, and strategic consulting, we help technology vendors, solution providers, and IT decision-makers worldwide unlock better business outcomes.

Our global audience of technology decision-makers rely on our trusted portfolio of print and digital publications to stay current with technology news and trends. Channel-focused marketing, in-demand events, partner program enablement, leadership networks, and dedicated consultants empower channel leaders with insights, connections, and strategies that propel success in the IT channel.

The Channel Company values differences because they enhance dynamic teams. We know that the confidence gap can get in the way of connecting with the best candidates. Please do not hesitate to apply – we would be honored to connect with you.

The Channel Company is looking for a Senior Reporter to join its brand, CRN DE (https://www.crn.de/).

You will be responsible for producing a wide range of content including news, interviews, and in-depth analysis.

We are looking for an organized individual who has the self-initiative and drives to plan, research and write breaking news and business features.

As a Senior Reporter for the leading IT channel brand in the market, your role will also include:

• Finding and writing news, interviews, and features

• Managing and delivering sponsored posts

• Presenting: This could include presenting in person to audiences at CRN conferences or digital webinars. Therefore, presenting or broadcast experience is preferable.

Prior knowledge of the IT channel or tech sector would be ideal.

The attributes of an effective business reporter, including the highest levels of literacy, articulacy, and perseverance, as well as the ability to work well as part of a small but dedicated team, are essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive the news agenda, write online content and raise the portfolio's digital and newsletter brands

• Represent the brand at industry conferences and other events.

• Some event chairing (physical and virtual) will be required.

• Off-diary content-gathering skills paired with strong news writing

• The ability to understand CRN’s audience and the issues facing them, and build a network of valuable contacts

• Devise several stories a day that are valuable to CRN’s audience of IT vendors, distributors, and resellers

• Deliver regular exclusive stories to help distinguish CRN from its competitors

• Interview top-level executives, both face-to-face and over the phone/Zoom

• Cover international conferences of the big technology vendors, including Microsoft, AWS and Apple, either digitally or face-to-face. This may occasionally require working outside normal office hours

• Assemble and distribute newsletters

• Produce short and long-form analysis of key trends and market shifts in your area of responsibility

• Present and/or provide a V/O for video, participate in podcasts, and chair events with appropriate training

• Distribute stories on social media – including your own account

• Monitor the competition to ensure CRN stays ahead

• This is a great opportunity for a Senior Reporter to join a one-of-a-kind company, working on some truly inspirational events.

What you can expect from us:

As well as working with the most interesting, talented and fun people in Media, we operate a culture where success is recognized. You will be supported throughout your career at The Channel Company, tailoring your development through management support, internal and external training courses, and on-the-job training

We also offer a range of benefits including:

• 35 hours of work per week- Monday to Friday.

• Generous Holiday package + National bank holidays

• Opportunity to join a growing business with lots of opportunities to influence.

• Remote working.

• Temporary International Remote Working Opportunities

• Employee referral scheme

• A tailored training and induction plan - we want you to succeed!

• Regular recognition rewards - be recognized and rewarded for day-to-day actions where you go above and beyond, and consistently deliver

• The opportunity to work within a globally diverse team

• The opportunity to learn new skills in an ever-changing and adaptable business.