People Management is seeking a bright, enthusiastic, hard-working staff writer to play an integral role in our editorial team. We’re an HR magazine with a flair for good writing and hard facts, and a regular winner of business publishing awards. You’ll be responsible for contributing daily news stories to our hugely popular UK daily news bulletin (with 180,000 subscribers and rising), as well as writing news and features for our monthly print edition. You’ll also be expected to attend and report live from leading HR events as part of a vibrant and forward-thinking editorial team, getting our readers to the heart of what’s happening in the profession, and tapping into wider debates about the world of work.
Key responsibilities
Contributing news stories and opinion articles to our UK online news operation
Researching, contributing, and writing feature articles for our UK print edition
Regularly attending networking events and conferences, and building up a network of top industry contacts
Contributing to social media discussions, through our own personal account and our team accounts
Occasionally loading content into web CMS
Skills required
Strong background in business journalism
A nose for news and a keen sense of what works (and doesn’t)
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to thrive in the face of a tight deadline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to work
Enjoy working in a past-paced environment as part of a tight-knit team
Experience or knowledge of content management systems, and social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Basic working knowledge of HTML
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@haymarket.com