Content Creator (Golf)

DC Thomson; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading golf media brand as a writer, creating engaging content for a diverse audience. This full-time, hybrid role offers competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a strong pension scheme. Ideal candidates are passionate about golf and possess strong journalistic skills.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Onsite staff gym

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a golf fan and have journalistic instincts.
• Experience in writing features and digital reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for various platforms.
• Work on full-length features and social media posts.

Skills

Journalistic instincts

Creativity

Motivation

Education

Journalism experience

Tools

WordPress

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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Here's your chance to work for the fastest-growing golf media brand in the UK. We're looking for an enthusiastic, talented, and motivated writer to join our award-winning editorial team to work across our digital platforms. Read the full job description below to see if you fit the bill. If you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

bunkered (part of DC Thomson) is looking for a passionate and ambitious content creator to join its editorial team. You will be employed primarily as a writer. However, some experience creating content for social media will be an advantage. From Rory McIlroy winning The Masters to the latest golf course closures, you will be expected to provide content that resonates with our international audience.

Location

We are based in Glasgow but are willing to employ the right remote candidate. Visits to our office will be expected from time to time.

Our Terms

This is primarily a Monday-Friday role. However, occasional weekend and evening work will be required. In return, we'll offer a competitive salary, one of the UK's best pension schemes, a generous holiday allowance, and more.

Requirements

YOU MUST

• Be a golf fan. That's non-negotiable.
• Have razor-sharp journalistic instincts.
• Be inventive and engaging with your content.
• Be tenacious in your desire to bring us the best original stories.
• Be versatile. We want someone who can write everything from full-length features to eye-catching tweets and concise digital reports.

YOU WILL

• Demonstrate previous journalism experience.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Ideally, have some experience with WordPress and Adobe InDesign.

To apply, please follow our online application process and submit a CV, cover letter, and your salary expectations.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. The role is hybrid but predominantly home-based. While the team is based in Glasgow, we are open to remote candidates. You must be willing to travel to Glasgow occasionally and work evenings and weekends when required. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, onsite staff gym, excellent pension, competitive salary, and staff discounts.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For issues with your application, contact [e-mail].

For more info, visit dcthomson.co.uk/vacancies.

Closing date: Wednesday, 21st May 2025 at 17:00 hrs. We may close early once suitable applications are received.