Community Content Writer (Maternity Cover) – InYourArea

Job Description

What will the role involve?

You will search for and rework existing content from across the Reach network that resonates with the IYA audience, as well as turn User Generated Content (UGC) into stories and support our diversification of content plans. From testing and using safe AI processes and writing engaging newsletters, to working on new platforms such as InYourPocket to support affiliate content and editorial revenue.

You will use social media, customer and analytics tools to research, curate and create content for specific projects as directed. You will provide editorial support in the form of photo sourcing, assisting with editorial promotions like competition entries and cost of living/money saving opportunities. You will establish, maintain and develop excellent relationships with content suppliers within the IYA communities and become a voice for your team. This is a full time role, typically Monday to Friday with occasional weekend/bank holiday shifts as needed, so a flexible approach is required.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

You are passionate about local journalism and have proven experience writing and sourcing engaging news driven content. You have completed an NCTJ qualification and ideally have a Digital Certificate of Journalism (or equivalent) and have excellent media law and digital publishing skills. You have a good understanding of SEO best practices and a keen eye for what makes an engaging story.

You are a team player who can find, write and publish content at pace. You are keen to engage with our communities directly on the platform and ensure they adhere to our community standards. You are social media savvy and know how to share content on a variety of platforms to make sure our stories reach a wide audience.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and youll 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 UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones 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 – youll 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

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.