Well the ad for the vacant editor's role on mbr has already been posted on here, but if you want to try for MBUK here's your chance...
Mountain Biking UK, Editor - Bath
date posted: Friday, 6th November 2009
date ending: Saturday, 5th December 2009About The Role:
Do you know your Four Bar from your faux bar? Do you want to be the first to test and feedback on new bikes and kit? We are looking for a passionate Technical Editor to work on Mountain Biking UK, Britain's best-selling bike magazine.
You will write and compile the main Wrecked and Rated testing section of the magazine and be the main point of contact for everything product and tech related. You will forward plan features and co-ordinate a team of freelancers, ensuring a varied balance of products are tested for our readers. You will build industry contacts to source new kit and products, as well as attending product launches to secure exclusive product news. You will have the chance to test and write about the products, reviewing them accurately and to a high standard.
About You:
Passionate about mountain biking, you will be a keen and competent rider and have an extensive knowledge of the industry. You will have excellent writing skills and be confident to write news and reviews of products. Preferably you will have gained experience working within the bike industry, as well as having existing contacts in the industry. In addition you will have brilliant organisation and planning skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure to hit tight deadlines.
What We Can Offer You:
In addition to a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and comprehensive training programmes you will have the chance to work with the most respected product testers in the industry. You will play a key role in ensuring our testing sections remain the most respected of any bike magazine and that they continue to grow and develop.
About Us:
Future is an international special-interest media company creating over 180 publications, websites and events, with strong portfolios in the technology, games, music, automotive and sports sectors.
Mountain Biking UK is the UK's best-selling cycling title. This is a magazine made by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. That means expert knowledge, supreme attitude and lousy humour, huge commitment and mild insanity. If you're into Mountain Biking UK it's because you ride. Inspiration and information are at the heart of the magazine. Firmly established as the market leader, regular features include picture-led craziness, indepth technical information, extensive bike and kit tests, and reviews and news of the world and domestic racing scene.
How To Apply:
For a full job description please visit our website at http://www.futurenet.com/jobs.
To help us ensure we select the right candidates for interview please upload your CV and covering letter online, focusing on why you are the right person for the job. You will also need to indicate what salary range you would ideally be looking for.
As part of your application you will need to submit two tasks: one 100 word and one 200 word product review on products of your choice.
