Online Writer - MoneyWeek

MoneyWeek is one of the most respected and most trusted investment and personal finance websites in the UK. Aimed at private investors, we cover all areas of investing from shares, bonds, funds and property to commodities, precious metals, currencies and emerging markets. We also help our audiences with their wider personal finances, from how to get the best mortgage and bank account to choosing the right broker, and much more. 

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a writer to write news and features around investing and personal finance.

You will help us create content, come up with ideas, update our existing content to keep it “evergreen”, monitor the topics that are driving traffic or trending, optimise new and existing content and set up our daily newsletter.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable in researching and writing about personal finance, pensions, investments and property, and explaining these topics in plain English. 

You should be a keen learner and happy to build a strong network of industry contacts.

In the longer run there’s a great deal of scope to shape the role according to your skills, and to develop your own profile as a writer. 

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious writer in the early stages of their career and looking to make the next step in their career as a financial journalist.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• A strong interest in and understanding of the investment and personal finance sector.
• You will work with the audience team at Future to ensure we are always answering the public’s key questions around personal finance.  

• A familiarity with SEO best practices
• Understand and embrace social media and other evolving digital platforms.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £26,000 - £30,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E7

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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

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