Writer

Job Description

Location: Cringleford, near Norwich, NorfolkSalary: £21,000 per annumContract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: Mon-Thurs, 8 - 5, Fridays 8 - 1 (although some overtime may be required)REED are delighted to be supporting our client in currently recruiting an experienced Staff Writer to join its production team.Based in the office near Norwich in Norfolk (hybrid office/home working option available following successful completion of training), the Staff Writer will be responsible for creating questions and then conducting telephone interviews with senior directorsof companies in order to write articles, referred to as company profiles. These articles could be within any of the magazines in the porfolio. Each publication differs slightly in style and guidance and assistance will be on offered to the successful candidatesin order for them to achieve the desired content and tone. The ability to write profiles that are interesting and convey the featured companys message while remaining business-like and avoiding hyperbole and over embellishment is essential.All calls are recorded, so the Writer will be responsible for transcribing some of the calls in order to retrieve the information needed for the article.You will be expected to complete a minimum of one article per day with another started each day, with a view to achieving two per day - articles can vary in length from 850 to 2000+ words.You will also be expected to assist with admin duties, including updating spreadsheets and so forth where needed.You must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, be very organised and have the ability to communicate effectively over the phone. Liaising closely with the Editors, the new member of staff will have to quickly be able to establish themselveswithin this group and be able to work cohesively as part of the team.Staff WriterThe right candidate:

• Previous experience of writing articles is desirable
• Be able to efficiently prioritise workload
• Be able to write engaging and accurate questions and articles
• Be able to type transcripts quickly and accurately
• Have excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner
• Be able to meet strict deadlines
• Be a positive and confident communicator
• Be proactive with the ability to self-manage
• Work well under pressure
• Quickly understand and adopt the working system in place

What we can offer you:

• A great basic salarywith ongoing potential for growth
• Partial Hybrid/Remote working opportunities following successful completion of training
• Pension
• Holiday incentive schemes, including an extra day for your birthday off each year
• Half-day Fridays
• Gym Membership contribution scheme
• Free breakfast in the office on Fridays
• Selection of refreshments in the office
• Free parking at our office
• A positive team environment where you can grow professionally. We prioritise promotion from within, with all of our senior management team progressing from junior entry-level roles.

Previous writing experience is desirable, as is demonstrable experience with planning and organisation, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.Please note this role is not available as fully remoteplease only apply if you are available to work in the office in Cringleford, near Norwich.If this looks like the job for you, please click "APPLY" or email your CV to me at .