About the role Job title: Staff Writer - Homes Reporting to: Editor / Section Editor Hours of work: Normal working hours are from 9:30am to 5:30pm, with an hour for lunch Location: Split between Units 21A & B, Fyfield Business and Research Park, Fyfield, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0GN and 44 Copperfield Street, London, SE1 0DY. Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased, and independent advice on what to buy. We do this by employing experienced expert reviewers, who thoroughly test everything they recommend, and explain what’s best for most people. It’s that simple. Today, our team assesses multiple hundreds of products a year, making us one of the most influential reviews websites in the UK, with a global readership base. Overview of the role The Staff Writer - Homes provides editorial support across all content verticals and types for the Homes section. This includes testing products and writing reviews, updating best lists or creating explainers. You’ll have an expert section editor guiding you along the way. No prior industry knowledge is required, but you will be expected to have all the attributes of an effective Staff Writer, including but not limited to high levels of literacy, articulacy, and a willingness to learn. Key tasks and responsibilities This list is not exclusive and you may be required to perform other tasks where the business requires Writing content for the Homes section of the site, with a focus on home appliances and garden care products Writing content for the site across all content types (Reviews, News, Best List, How To, Explainers, Deals and Versus) Producing thorough reviews according to the Trusted Reviews set methodologies Making sure that all content guidelines are being followed Coming up with new and exciting content ideas Working with other teams involved in the content process such as Audience and SEO, Affiliates or Social Key competencies and qualifications An English or Media degree would be advantageous but not required You must have the ability to think critically You must be proactive and tenacious with the ability to research and understand complex subjects No prior experience is required but would be advantageous You must have a willingness to learn and feedback on all facets of the content process You must have be an excellent writer and English skills are required You must have a general interest in consumer tech You must have an understanding about what SEO is. Any previous deeper SEO knowledge will be advantageous Knowledge of WordPress or other Content Management Systems (CMS) would be advantageous You must have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team You must have above average communication skills with internal and external stake holders You will need to be able to get to our Ongar Homes testing centre at least two days a week Benefits Life Assurance 25 days holiday increasing to a maximum of 30 days with length of service Employee Referral Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Eyecare Vouchers Group Personal Pension Plan Health Cash Plan Yearly £500 charity donation matching Company electric car scheme Friends and Family discount at numerous tech manufacturers TrustedReviews Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is part of the UK Living Wage and the Good Business Charter.