US Journalist – Insurance
Key Media · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Remote US-based journalist role.
- Covering the dynamic US insurance market.
- Conduct interviews with C-suite executives.
- Build strong industry contacts and network.
- Blend traditional reporting with AI tools.
About the role
Journalist - Insurance
Grow your journalism career with a global media company. Do you love talking to people? Do you pick up the phone instead of sending an email? Are you driven by chasing quotes, building a contacts book, and landing the interview others can’t?
At Key Media, we believe great journalism is built on human connection. AI is transforming how we work—but it’s your curiosity, relationships, and reporting instincts that create truly impactful stories. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing international media company, working on our market-leading insurance portfolio, covering one of the most dynamic sectors in US business.
Why this role stands out
- 100% remote (US-based) – work from home with flexible hours
- Medical, dental benefits, EAP & 401(k)
- Global career opportunities
- Industry-leading brands – write for Insurance Business America
- Training & growth – editorial coaching + unlimited LinkedIn Learning
- Time off that grows with you – extra vacation day each year + paid volunteer day
- Travel opportunities – attend major events like IB FutureFest
- Work from anywhere – up to 12 weeks per year abroad
About the role
You’ll be reporting for Insurance Business America, a trusted and agenda-setting title read by senior decision-makers across the country. This is a highly interview-driven role, where you’ll:
- Produce daily news and features on the US insurance market
- Conduct regular interviews with C-suite executives and industry leaders
- Break original stories and deliver insightful analysis
- Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the insurance sector
- Represent the brand at conferences, awards, and industry events
You’ll be part of a global newsroom that blends traditional reporting with modern tools—including the smart use of AI for research, idea generation, and workflow efficiency, while keeping editorial judgment firmly in human hands.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in journalism (insurance or business reporting is a plus)
- Strong interviewing skills and confidence speaking with senior stakeholders
- A proactive approach—comfortable chasing contacts and uncovering stories
- Excellent writing, news sense, and deadline discipline
- Interest in using AI as a reporting tool to enhance your work
- Collaborative, curious, and ambitious mindset
- US-based, with occasional domestic travel
Why Key Media?
We’re a global B2B media company connecting more than 2.4 million professionals each month across insurance, HR, finance, legal, education, and property. Our culture—known as Orange Energy—is built around collaboration, positivity, ambition, and kindness.
At Key Media, you’ll get:
- Real access to decision-makers and market-moving stories
- A platform to build your profile and influence industry conversations
- A chance to experiment with new tools and shape the future of journalism
- Support from experienced global editors who value quality reporting
If you’re passionate about business journalism, eager to build a global portfolio and excited by the blend of traditional reporting and next-generation tools, we’d love to connect with you.
Important information: This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies we are actively recruiting to fill. We may use AI-assisted tools for interview note-taking, but all decisions about candidate progression and hiring are made by people. Key Media is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, accessible recruitment process; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations on request at alix.thompson@keymedia.com. Candidates who interview for this role will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of their last interview.
Key skills/competency
- Journalism
- Interviewing
- Reporting
- News Writing
- Content Creation
- B2B Media
- Insurance Industry
- AI Tools
- Networking
- Deadline Management
Skills & topics
- Journalist
- Reporter
- News
- Insurance
- Business
- Writing
- Interviewing
- Remote
- Media
- Content Creator
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight journalism experience, interviewing skills, and familiarity with business/insurance reporting.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include published articles demonstrating news sense, analysis, and ability to break original stories.
- Emphasize relationship building: Detail experience in developing and maintaining professional contacts and networks.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your reporting process, how you chase contacts, and your interest in AI tools.
- Network strategically: Connect with Key Media employees on LinkedIn to understand their culture and potentially gain insights.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the US Journalist role at Key Media?
- The US Journalist position at Key Media is fully remote, allowing you to work from home within the United States. Flexible hours are also offered to support work-life balance.
- What kind of stories will a US Journalist at Key Media be reporting on?
- As a Journalist for Insurance Business America, you will produce daily news and features on the US insurance market, focusing on C-suite executive interviews, original stories, and insightful analysis of this dynamic sector.
- What skills are most important for this Journalism role at Key Media?
- Key skills for this role include strong interviewing abilities, confidence in speaking with senior stakeholders, a proactive approach to chasing contacts, excellent writing, news sense, deadline discipline, and an interest in using AI as a reporting tool.
- Does Key Media offer opportunities for professional development for its journalists?
- Yes, Key Media provides significant training and growth opportunities, including editorial coaching and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, to support your career development as a journalist.
- How does Key Media use AI in its journalism practices?
- Key Media integrates AI as a smart tool for research, idea generation, and workflow efficiency in its global newsroom. However, editorial judgment and decision-making remain firmly in human hands.
- What benefits can I expect as a US Journalist at Key Media?
- Benefits include medical and dental coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) plan, growing time off with extra vacation days and paid volunteer days, and opportunities for global career advancement.
- How can I demonstrate my ability to build and maintain a network for this role?
- When applying for the US Journalist role, highlight specific examples in your resume and cover letter of how you've built and leveraged professional contacts, particularly within the insurance or business sectors, to uncover stories.
- What is the application and hiring process like at Key Media for the Journalist position?
- Key Media actively recruits for current and upcoming vacancies. While AI may assist in interview note-taking, all hiring decisions are made by people. Candidates can expect an update on their application status within 45 days of their last interview. Accommodations are available upon request.