Do you have a knack for spotting great deals available online and analysing if they are the best for our readers? Do you keep up to date with the latest product releases, from the newest home gadgets, smartphones and cleaning products to games, viral skincare and beyond? Are you able to convert that information into useful and engaging articles that generate high affiliate revenues?

Then you may be our newest Consumer Shopping Writer. We are looking for experienced writers with a passion for consumer journalism to join our Affiliates Team, creating revenue driving content for our network of national and regional news titles.

We are looking for specialists who can research, pitch, write and optimise consumer content covering a wide range of topics – guiding our readers to make informed buying decisions.

This role is home based and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live – whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We’re home to more than 120 trusted brands – from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It’s our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK’s online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we’re much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

What will the role involve?

You will play a pivotal role in our Central Affiliates Team, creating engaging, audience-led consumer content with particular emphasis on buying guides, product reviews and deals. You will find new and innovative ways to promote your content off-platform especially around major affiliate opportunities including Black Friday, concert launches, Amazon Prime Day and more.

You will research and publish high quality articles and reviews that help save our readers money, becoming an authority for consumer tips and recommendations. You will utilise our suite of analytical tools including but not limited to Trackonomics, Chartbeat, Google Trends to identify opportunities for commercial content. You will create and implement content plans to drive traffic, ensuring you meet daily revenue targets with ease.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced writer with a proven track record of delivering meaningful and high revenues from commerce content. You have significant quantifiable experience generating revenue with your content through key content partners like Amazon and Skimlinks. You have a deep understanding of the commerce landscape, understanding trends and best practices. You have a passion for consumer content and a real understanding of customer trends and retailer dynamics.

You have a keen eye for spotting trending content and products that you think our readers would be interested in. You are social media savvy and know how to utilise these platforms to further push your content. You are a first class writer who can create accurate content at pace and meet deadlines with ease. You have excellent commercial awareness and experience in crafting organic SEO content.

How we’ll look after you

We take good care of our people – and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you’ll get a range of benefits. Here are our standard UK & ROI benefits – please check the specifics out for your role when you apply.

• 25 days’ holiday (not including bank holidays), plus an extra day after you’ve been with us for three, five and ten years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

• An extra day’s leave each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.

• Help saving for your retirement – we’ll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.

• A private healthcare cash plan – giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor’s appointments.

• Bonus scheme – you’ll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

• Access to lots of discounts – including with Reach’s very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

• Supportive and progressive people policies – we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there’s something you want to understand more about, just ask.

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.