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Department:Online Editorial
Location:Bath
Contract Type:Permanent
Job Ref:FP00170
Closing Date:13/11/2012
Do you want to write breaking news for the world’s number one bike website? BikeRadar.com is looking for a passionate News Writer to join the team, to cover anything from the latest Specialized Roubaix to rumours about SRAM’s new 12 x 1 drivetrain system.
As news writer you’ll write daily news and features for BikeRadar.com and upload these to the website. Working closely with the Advertising Sales Director you will generate ideas and follow up on leads to produce engaging and original news pieces that will drive traffic to BikeRadar.com, based on projected ad spend from a range of product suppliers and manufacturers. You will attend press events and trade shows, build strong contacts with the industry as well as conducting interviews to secure exclusive content for the website and free items for yourself to “test” on a “long term” basis before selling them on Ebay or Pinkbike.
You’ll possess excellent writing and research skills and have experience of writing copy quickly and accurately for websites. A journalism qualification or equivalent is needed alongside a sympathetic approach to “editorial support” for key advertising clients, regardless of our advertised “Honest testing policy”. A passion for bikes and the industry is essential, as is a keen interest in the internet.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you we want to hear from you. To apply you’ll need to submit your CV and a covering letter telling us why you would be great for the role. As part of your application please submit a 300-word news story about something current in cycling and also a cheque for £1000 to ensure your application is viewed favourably.
Job Description – News Writer – BikeRadar