Digital Writer

Our Media; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking media company as a Digital Writer, where your sharp SEO skills will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll craft compelling product lists and shopping guides across diverse topics, from technology to gardening. Collaborate with passionate teams to help readers find the best products while honing your writing and marketing skills. Enjoy a hybrid working environment that values flexibility, creativity, and collaboration, all while contributing to beloved brands. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Pension contribution matched to 5%

Season ticket loan

Hybrid working pattern

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

Social committee events

4x life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SEO and its role in attracting readers.
• Experience in journalism or content marketing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging content about products in various sectors.
• React quickly to trends and deliver timely content.

Skills

SEO

Journalism

Content Marketing

Analytical Skills

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Background in Journalism or Content-based Marketing

Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

Our Media is a leading special-interest content business, based in the buzzing, creative city of Bristol. We're home to market-leading brands in craft, cycling, science and nature, homes and music.

We help our audiences pursue their passions through highly trusted, original content – in print, video and online. Our much-loved brands include BBC Science Focus, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Your Home, Gathered.how, BikeRadar and Cycling Plus.

We also have an award-winning content agency that works with major charities, brands and membership organisations to help them tell their stories and engage audiences better – in print, video, and online.

Position:

We’re looking for a Digital Writer with sharp SEO skills and a keen eye for finding the best quality and value when shopping online to join our eCommerce team based in Bristol. You’ll work in a central team working across Our Media’s exciting portfolio of award-winning media brands including BBC Countryfile magazine, Gardens Illustrated, Science Focus, YourHomeStyle, BikeRadar and many more.

Reporting to the Commerce SEO and Content Manager and working closely with local editorial teams, you’ll help our readers find the things they need to do the hobbies they love by writing about products in science and technology, homeware, outdoor, crafting or gardening, and turning them into best lists and shopping guides.

This is a fast-paced role, and we’re looking for an individual who can keep up with the latest trends in their sector, recommending the best products and the best deals on everything from the latest gadgets and outdoor gear to robotic lawn mowers and home appliances. You’ll have plenty of support from the SEO and editorial teams, but you’ll also be encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table to help each brand expand its eCommerce content for our readers.

You’ll get training and experience to hone your skills in writing and marketing, and the opportunity to build your career as a journalist working for some of the best loved brands in the UK.

Requirements:

Essential

1. A background in journalism or content-based marketing
2. A good understanding of SEO and the role it plays in acquiring new readers for online publishers
3. Able to use analytics tools to draw insights and respond effectively
4. You’ll be motivated not just by web traffic but will want users to be motivated by buying the products you write about and recommend
5. Able to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes daily; reacting to news and deals quickly to deliver great content to our readers
6. A keen eye for detail and accuracy, especially when crafting copy with tight deadlines

Desired

1. An enthusiasm for Tech, Outdoor, Craft, Nature, Homewares or Gardening would be useful, but you should also be able to quickly switch between sectors as necessary
2. Understanding of affiliate marketing and its position within a publisher
3. Experience in creating newsletters

Other information:

We respect and value differences. We believe that when people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives work together, we can create the most value for our people, readers, customers, and society. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, as you may still be a good fit for this or other roles.

We’re striving to create a more diverse and inclusive environment and to ensure our content is representative of all our audiences. We have established five internal D&I network groups to help our people feel supported and included, and to provide an open environment for people to network, mentor and exchange ideas, solutions, and experiences. If there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please do let us know at [e-mail].

Flexible and hybrid working

We know we create great things and have fun when we come together in person and collaborate. We also know that working from home brings great benefits in terms of being able to focus on our work and manage our personal lives around our roles. With this in mind, we have established a hybrid working pattern, with 60% of the working week spent in the office.

Our people also benefit from a flexi time policy, and a flexi location policy which gives everyone the opportunity to work from another location for two weeks during the year.

We are open to discussion about flexible working requests for any flexibility needs not covered by these policies.

Company Benefits Include

1. Pension contribution matched to 5%
2. Season ticket loan
3. Hybrid working pattern, flexi start/finish time
4. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure, plus your birthday off
5. Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday a year
6. Social committee, regular in-house learning events
7. 4x life assurance

Our values

We strongly believe that work is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it. We want our people to thrive and develop, and we want to effect positive change in the world.

To put that spirit at the heart of our business, we co-created a set of values with input from everyone here. Our values are:

1. Be kind
2. Always curious
3. Be the best we can be

We also have a sustainability strategy that is built on five key pillars: Research, Reduction, Recycling, Responsibility, and Reporting. We take pride in our strong partnerships across our complex supply chain to drive emission reductions. Additionally, our office building, Eagle House, is a zero-waste facility powered by solar and renewable energy.

Apply today to take the next step in your career with Our Media - click the apply button below to submit your CV.

Please note, we review CVs on an ongoing basis and may close the role early due to high interest. If you're interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!