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About this Staff Writer, How It Works - Maternity Cover (9 months) role at Future Publishing

Future Publishing · Remote · United Kingdom

Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

You'll join the How It Works editorial team, working alongside the senior staff writer, senior art editor and production editor.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Editor, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality content for the print and digital brand, working to agreed briefs, templates and deadlines. You'll be contributing new content ideas that demonstrate your awareness of the market, as well as an understanding of the readership and popular trends. You'll also contribute to the brand’s social media channels, helping to increase reach and engagement, promote the brand and support its commercial objectives.

What you’ll bring

  • Awareness of readership and tone across print and digital writing
  • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Clear communication skills and a team player
  • Ability to work quickly and effectively as part of an editorial team
  • Ability to manage social media platforms, with awareness of successful approaches and trends
  • Research skills, using authoritative sources to achieve high-quality and accurate copy

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven ability to write high-quality, engaging and relevant content
  • Good industry knowledge and market awareness
  • Ability to work in a CMS and adapt content between online and print

What we offer

  • Uncapped leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
  • Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
  • Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
  • Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected salary for this role is £26,500.

This is a fixed term position for 9 months as maternity cover (with potential to increase to 12 months).

This is a Remote-based role.

Internal job family level E7

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.

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How this Writer salary compares

This role pays $35,103/yr — below the typical range for Writer roles.

$48,345 median $93,600 $547,040

Typical range $68,280–$239,200/yr, from 13 comparable Writer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Writer salary insights →

About Future Publishing

We are Future

Connectors. Creators. Experience Makers

Future is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives.

We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…

But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.

Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.

We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and Australia

Every kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.

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