**In-house Journalist – Marketing Department****Location****Salary**£DOE **Job Type**In-house journalist **Closing Date**31st July 2025 Share onHudgell Solicitors has been fiercely committed to doing the right thing and to Righting Wrongs for more than 25 years.We believe that justice is for *everyone*, and that the very best representation should be available to all who need it. That is why we: fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice.Our firm is award-winning and highly acclaimed, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 law firms by The Times for five consecutive years and represents hundreds of clients who were victims of the Post Office Scandal.**About the Role**** What you will be doing**We are looking for an In-house Journalist to join our marketing team in our Hull office.Acting as the ‘voice’ of Hudgells, the in-house journalist will raise awareness of our brand by developing news stories, telling the stories of the clients we strive to help as part of our ethos of ‘righting Wrongs’. Your writing will be pivotal in driving organic traffic, enhancing our online presence, and telling our client stories.In this role, every day will be a unique and exciting challenge that will include:* Manage external communications efforts, including PR and media relations, to secure press coverage, manage media relationships, and enhance Hudgells’ reputation.* Work closely with our legal team to develop compelling content, including client stories, podcasts, articles, advice pieces, whitepapers, and media commentaries* Lead the coordination and execution of media outreach and PR campaigns in collaboration with PR agencies.* Conduct industry and key topic research, including Freedom of Information requests, review of industry news, and utilise that information to create engaging content and react to breaking news.* Create a range of video and audio output across appropriate mediums.Visit our page to see the cases you’ll be working on.** What you will need**We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity and are looking for individuals with the following experiences, qualifications, and personality traits. We are eager to hear from a diverse range of candidates and encourage you to showcase your best qualities.In the role you will need (ESSENTIALS):* Proven experience in journalism and copywriting.* Comfortable interviewing, taking pictures, filming, and editing* To be 100% proficient with spelling/grammar.* Working knowledge of SEO and how it applies to content marketing.* Extremely high attention to detail.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.It is desired that you have:* Basic knowledge of HTML.* Experience in WordPress.* Good planning, organisation, and implementation skills.* Creative flair with an understanding and ability to create engaging multimedia content.** Who you'll be working with**You will work with our Head of Marketing Department,, along with the rest of the small and friendly team in our in-house marketing department. Meet your future colleagues by visiting their .** What we offer**At Hudgell Solicitors, we’re a law firm that is passionate about our people, which is why we have a benefits package that reflects how much we care about our colleagues!Here is what makes us stand out:* Competitive salary and bonus scheme.* Generous holiday entitlement to include additional leave for long service, holiday purchase scheme and you get to celebrate your birthday on us.* Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.* Range of benefits and perks, including pension, health cash plan, regular breakfast/lunch events, recognition for long service and more.Visit our to learn more.** Our Values**Joining Hudgell Solicitors is a commitment to our ethos: you will be wholly committed to fighting for our clients, our people, and our communities.We are proud to be ‘refreshingly down to earth’, and we are committed to providing our clients with clear, easily understood advice, but that is only part of our promise.Don’t take our word for it, hear from some of the people we have worked with about their experiences with our colleagues.** Where you'll be working**Our Hull office is situated at the end of Humber Street, one of the best places to work in the city.Humber Street is thriving with local businesses and has everything you need: from bakeries, cafes, and restaurants to arts and crafts, vintage clothing, and even a gym.You’re also only a two-minute walk from Trinity Market, and if you love marine life, the Deep is only a brisk walk across the footbridge away. It’s the perfect location to enjoy yourself at lunch or after work.Plus, if sport and camaraderie are what you’re looking for, our office also has its own run club, seeing colleagues get together and keep fit together after work.While we have a fantastic working environment in our office, we also value our colleagues’ work-life balance and offer hybrid and flexible working options.
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