Writer

Posted 31 October 2022
Salary £180 - £200 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Digital
Reference523342_1667232027
Contact NameMarkJames Search

Job description

Our client, an Enterprise technology company, based in London, are currently hiring for a Writer, an outstanding journalist to join its growing editorial team as Trending News reporter.

The ideal candidate is someone who can spot trending stories on search and social and create content that engages audience in interesting and unique ways.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the UK team to spot trending news stories as they happen.
  • Be part of the content strategy that looks at how company can stand out and be unique and interesting.
  • Always look to be innovative and challenge convention in everything you do.
  • Use analytics/live data to inform editorial decision-making and ensure to reach the audience as effectively as possible.
  • Create news articles with a focus on search and social media trends.

Requirements

  • Have at least 2-3 years' experience working in digital journalism.
  • Have experience interviewing, sourcing stories and writing for digital publications with a sound understanding of media law.
  • Be able to work flexible hours in order to meet the demands of a digital newsroom.
  • Be technically proficient on CMS.
  • National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) qualification is preferred though a degree (or higher) that is journalism-related will also be considered
  • Please include examples of your work across a range of topics.
  • This role may include weekend hours.

This is a full-time, contract position for an initial period of 12 months with the potential to extend and/or become permanent (although this is not guaranteed).

Please apply online to be considered.