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Mirror Online, Real Life Features Writer

Employer
Reach plc
Location
England, London
Salary
Competitive + company benefits
Closing date
4 Mar 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
Discipline
Writer

Job Details

Mirror Online is looking for an experienced Real Life Features Writer to join the team.

We're on the lookout for someone to write interesting, heartwarming, informative and quirky tales. This could be an inspiring story about a member of the community, a quirky age gap couple or a chat with a businesswoman who is leading in her field.

This position will suit a writer with a great eye for a human interest story, with experience finding stories, interviewing and pitching.

The Real Life Features Writer will be part of our Features team, in which we aim to create content that will drive conversations and engagement across the Mirror site.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.


Key Responsibilities

What will the role involve?

  • Generate and write strong real life content that will engage our audience and drive online audience numbers to the Mirror Online site.
  • Keep abreast of all the latest trending real-life stories and be able to write in different styles and tones for different audiences and platforms
  • Grow Mirror Online's audience by creating thought-provoking articles and lengthy pieces on a daily basis


The Ideal Candidate

Who are we looking for?

  • You will have previous experience as either a features writer or a news reporter
  • You will be passionate about real life features with excellent contacts in the industry
  • You will be NCTJ qualified or equivalent
  • You will be confident writing in different styles and tones of voice for different audiences and platforms
  • The role is currently Working From Home. WFH on a longer-term basis will be considered but some office time may be needed in future


Package Description

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

  • 25 days holiday per annum
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Free wellbeing apps and coaching support
  • Lots of high street discounts!

 

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

 

Company

As one of the UK’s largest multimedia companies our award-winning portfolio includes five national newspapers, over 100 regional newspapers and a range of websites and digital products. But it’s our people who make Reach plc what it is.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7293 3000
Location
One Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AP
GB

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