Could you be the Features Writer we're looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative Features Writer to join our hugely-successful brand loveEXPLORING.com, and help grow our audience around the world.
You’ll be producing engaging and insightful photo gallery-style features on a range of topics.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people who would love the challenge of researching and creating compelling news-led and evergreen content and are excited by the idea of their work being seen globally. The roles will predominately be home-based although will occasionally require travel to London.
Key responsibilities of the roles:
- Generating great ideas that will help us grow our audience on our own and our partner sites;
- Researching and producing new pieces of engaging, predominately photo-led content;
- Updating and reworking key pieces of older content so they are up to date and relevant;
- Monitoring performance to understand what’s worked and what hasn’t and why using analytics tools (full training will be provided).
Skills and attributes needed:
- Passionate about digital journalism and telling great stories using words and pictures;
- Experience of writing and editing for the web;
- Photo editing skills a bonus;
- Knowledge of social media and search engine optimisation;
- Experience of using a content management system beneficial (although training will be provided);
- Good interpersonal/communication skills;
- Excellent project/time management and organisational skills;
- Excellent attention to detail (eg grammar, style, consistency);
- A passion for and demonstrable knowledge of the subject matter area you are applying for;
- An excellent news instinct and understanding of current affairs and popular culture.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience plus a discretionary performance-based bonus scheme and excellent benefits.
About us
loveEXPLORING.com is part of Love Inc, a fast-growing digital lifestyle publishing company with a global focus.
Love Inc is an equal opportunities employer. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to deliver inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Please include a detailed cover letter telling us why you think you are a good fit for the Features Writer role for this brand.
In your covering letter we would also like you to send us three ideas for photo-led stories suitable for this brand. These ideas should appeal to a global audience, not just the UK. Please tell us why you think they work for the brand’s audience.
Your application must also include an up-to-date CV and your salary expectations. Applications without all of the above elements will not be considered
Please send applications to Laura@loveinc.com
The closing date for applications is 7 October 2021.
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