Researcher/Writer

Monocle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast at Midori House

Health insurance

Annual leave 23 days

Christmas shutdown

UK bank holidays

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Monocle is looking for a sharp, curious and globally minded Researcher/Writer to join our editorial team at Midori House. This is a hands-on role for a journalist who can spot a strong story, find the right people to tell it and bring it to life across print, digital, newsletters, radio and events.

You will research, fact-check, pitch and write, while taking ownership of everything from features and photoshoots to product call-ins and our online City Guides.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ editorial experience in a busy setting.
• Strong writing, research, editing and fact-checking skills.
• Sound editorial judgement with distinctive angles.
• Growing international network of contacts.
• Interested in global affairs, design, travel, culture and fashion.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle several deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful and willing to contribute wherever needed.
• Willingness to travel for stories and shoots.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, report and write original stories aligned with Monocle’s editorial outlook.
• Take ownership of allocated stories, pages and online City Guides from idea through publication.
• Research and fact-check content with accuracy and journalistic rigour.
• Plan and deliver features, interviews, photo shoots and product call-ins.
• Contribute across Monocle’s magazine, digital platforms, newsletters, radio, events and special projects.
• Develop relationships with new and existing contributors, interviewees and contacts worldwide.
• Collaborate with editors, sub-editors, art, photography and commercial teams.
• Represent Monocle professionally with guests, interviewees, readers and high-profile figures.

Skills

Writing

Research

Editing

Fact-checking

Editorial judgement

Organisation

Deadline management

Travel willingness

Job description

Monocle is looking for a sharp, curious and globally minded Researcher/Writer to join our editorial team at Midori House.

This is a hands-on role for a journalist who can spot a strong story, find the right people to tell it and bring it to life across print, digital, newsletters, radio and events. You will research, fact-check, pitch and write, while taking ownership of everything from features and photoshoots to product call-ins and our online City Guides.

You will need excellent editorial judgement, impeccable organisation and the ability to move quickly between stories, platforms and priorities. You will understand Monocle’s distinctive perspective and be excited by the breadth of what we cover, from international affairs and business to design, travel, culture and fashion.

What you’ll do

• Research, pitch, report and write original stories aligned with Monocle’s editorial outlook
• Take ownership of allocated stories, pages and online City Guides from initial idea through to publication
• Research and fact-check content with accuracy and journalistic rigour
• Plan and deliver features, interviews, photo shoots and product call-ins
• Contribute across Monocle’s magazine, digital platforms, newsletters, radio, events and special projects
• Develop relationships with new and existing contributors, interviewees and contacts around the world
• Collaborate closely with our editors, sub-editors, art, photography and commercial teams
• Represent Monocle professionally when working with guests, interviewees, readers and high-profile figures

What we’re looking for

• At least two to three years’ experience within a busy, globally minded editorial environment
• Strong writing, research, editing and fact-checking skills
• Sound editorial judgement and an instinct for angles that feel relevant and distinctive to Monocle
• A developing international network of contacts and the confidence to build new relationships
• A genuine interest in global affairs, business, design, travel, culture and the way people live
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several deadlines at once
• A proactive, resourceful approach and a willingness to get involved wherever needed
• The flexibility to travel when stories and projects require it

About Monocle

Launched in London in 2007, Monocle is an independent global media brand covering international affairs, business, design, culture, travel, fashion and more. Today our world includes a magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station, international events, shops, e-commerce and cafés.

With headquarters, bureaux and retail outposts in London, Paris, Zürich, Tokyo, Merano and Hong Kong, we are proud to be a source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for a discerning global audience.

The details

The role is based at Midori House, our Marylebone headquarters, and reports to the Editor. This is a full-time, permanent and office-based position, working from 09.30 to 18.30.

What we offer:

• Breakfast at Midori House five days a week
• Health and life insurance
• 23 days of annual leave, plus a seven-day Christmas shutdown and eight UK bank holidays
• A dog-friendly office in the heart of Marylebone

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.