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Content Writer / Journalist

Content Writer / Journalist

Hired • Manchester, UK
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • Role: Content Writer / Journalist
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time


Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $55,000 – $90,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.



Role Overview

We are hiring a Content Writer / Journalist to research, report, and write across our editorial channels. The role combines reporting rigor with strong narrative craft — turning interviews, data, and observation into stories worth reading.


Key Responsibilities

- Research and write articles, features, and explainers across assigned beats

- Conduct interviews with sources, experts, and stakeholders

- Pitch and develop story angles aligned to editorial strategy

- Edit and fact-check own work and contribute to team editing

- Optimise content for search, social, and reader engagement

- Maintain editorial calendar discipline and deadlines


Required Skills and Qualifications

- 2+ years writing professionally for publication or brand journalism

- Strong reporting, interviewing, and research skills

- Excellent writing voice with range across formats

- Familiarity with SEO basics and CMS platforms

- Discipline around deadlines and editorial standards

- Portfolio of published work required


What You'll Bring

- A strong portfolio that shows both range and craft

- Openness to feedback and the ability to iterate quickly without ego

- An eye for detail and a sense of when good is good enough

- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones


What We Offer

- Fully remote, flexible work hours

- Performance-based bonus structure

- Annual learning & development stipend

- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)

- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects


Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.

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