Audience writer - general assignment team

Trainees start at £24,024 and Seniors start at £32,760 + company benefits 

This autumn we are expanding the Content Hub with a new team which will be deployed on breaking stories and trends across our portfolio. We are on the lookout for talented audience writers to help us connect with our target audiences in meaningful ways. For this particular role, we are initially looking for people passionate about TV and shopping, working for the Liverpool Echo. 

TV writer

We are looking for a TV-obsessed reporter who loves nothing more than writing about their favourite shows. You will be passionate about the Platts and the Dingles, a big fan of A Place in the Sun and devoted to your weekly dose of Strictly. The successful candidate will live and breathe TV and want to share their passion with our equally obsessed audience. 

Shopping and supermarket writer

If you are obsessed with shopping, have an eye for a bargain and love nothing more than finding a first-class dupe then this could be the perfect role for you. You will be an innovative and creative reporter keen to share your shopping knowledge and top tips with our online audience. From product launches to tried and tested reviews the successful candidate will be all over the latest deals and money-saving hacks.

The role is hub0based, so you will be required to work at least three days from our Liverpool hub.

About Reach

We are Reach plc, the UK’s and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher. We are home to more than 120 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News, as well as our US brands. Every month, 47 million people come to us, via print and online, for trusted news, entertainment and sport.

Job description

What will the role involve?

As one of our audience writers, you will work alongside our trends team. You will have an excellent working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and understand the best way to amplify your content on Google Discover. We want someone who is in tune with our audience and able to predict their preferences while also having the discipline to contribute to organic search plans.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Creative and innovative, our audience writers will manage and deliver a consistent schedule of high-quality articles about specific topics backed up by data. You must be comfortable working to targets and deadlines, be flexible in your approach and have excellent written and communication skills. You will have recognised industry qualifications such as NCTJ or equivalent and a strong understanding of media law. You may also be required to work across other Reach publications and to write about other topics. The role will be part of a weekend rota.

As a member of the General Assignments team, the successful candidate must be available to work at short notice, and comfortable with accommodating last-minute requests as needed to support business needs.

Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6 per cent
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and 10 years’ service with Reach, you will accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.