Features Writer
Location: Metro Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Job Introduction
Metro.co.uk delivers news, features, sport, opinion, and shareable content to a fast-growing global audience and we are looking for a talented Features Writer to join the London team.
The successful candidate will be passionate about online first storytelling and have a distinctive, engaging and lively writing style, and enjoy a wide remit of features content, from hard-hitting interviews and news features to lifestyle trends.
Role Responsibilities
* Writing on subject matter spanning news-driven topics including showbusiness, politics, celebrity, crime, and health as well as crafting evergreen, unique and real life content.
* Pitch, write and edit features and long reads.
* Forward plan effectively, identifying opportunities for compelling features.
* Working with picture and video desks and our audience team to find ways to illustrate and elevate ideas.
* Work on our award-winning Lifeline and Formula for Change campaigns.
Skills and Experience
* Experience of working at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show.
* Ability to generate and develop ideas from scratch and turn copy around quickly if needed.
* Experience of working in a multiplatform or digital publishing environment.
* Have an inherent gut instinct for what makes a great story – and what elements of a story will play well for specific audiences, headlines etc.
* Knowledge of online research and analytics tools and digital CMS.
* An understanding of the Metro.co.uk brand, editorial voice and audience.
* Good knowledge of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice.
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.
To apply, please complete the application form below enclosing a CV and a cover letter, including three feature ideas that would be suitable for publication.
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
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