News and Features Writer

FUTURE PUBLISHING; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a passionate news writer for its Cycling Weekly brand. This full-time, remote-based role involves creating engaging stories across platforms, including coverage of major cycling events. Candidates should have news writing experience, knowledge of SEO, and a strong familiarity with cycling. Additional perks include uncapped leave, profit-sharing bonuses, and well-being support. Join a diverse workplace that values creativity and inclusion.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Performance-based bonus

Referral rewards

Well-being support

Share purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience producing good-quality stories across various platforms.
• Ability to generate engaging ideas for readership.
• Flexibility to travel for events when needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce copy for multiple platforms, including online.
• Cover UK and international cycling races and news.
• Multi-task with picture selection and social media activities.

Skills

News and feature writing experience

Knowledge of SEO

Social media skills

Passion for cycling

Proven news and reporting skills

Ability to work quickly and flexibly

Tools

CMSs

Job description

Cycling Weekly has been bringing its readers quality news and features since 1891 and is currently looking to add to its news team.

What you'll be doing

Part of Future Publishing, cyclingweekly.com is one of the biggest cycling sites in the world, while Cycling Weekly is the most-read cycling magazine in the UK. It is looking for a news writer who can produce good-quality, informative stories across its platforms, whom will report into the News Editor.

You would need to produce copy, work well with colleagues and be able to generate ideas that would engage CW's readership. This includes coverage of UK and international races (road, gravel, track and 'cross), industry and tech-related news, and general cycling. Multi-tasking is a key factor as writing copy optimised for online needs to be twinned with picture selection and social media activity.

To succeed in your application, you'll need news and feature writing experience. Knowledge of working online with SEO and social media skills and of course a passion for and deep knowledge of cycling.

This is a full-time role at Cycling Weekly with potential for weekend working and travel.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Proven news and reporting skills
• Craft long-form, narrative-led print features with strong structure, depth of reporting and a distinctive voice.
• In-depth knowledge of cycling
• Work quickly and flexibly - sometimes including unsociable hours
• Understanding of content needs for online writing, including
• Use of CMSs
• SEO
• Social media
• Build and maintain reliable contacts
• Flexibility to travel to events when needed

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £27,000 - £28,500

This is a UK, Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E7

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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