Staff Writer, Deals - New York, United States - Future Publishing

Future Publishing

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The world of technology has never been more exciting and TechRadar helps up to 30 million people around the globe find and use the tech they love every month.

Our world-class experts live and breathe the latest technology, and like a trusted friend or advisor, we won't talk down to you or baffle you with jargon, instead offering clear, unbiased advice, plus tips and tricks culled from our rigorous in-depth testing.

What you'll be doing...

We're looking for a talented writer with a passion for getting hands on with the latest products to join our talented team of reviewers.

You'll be responsible for producing authoritative, well researched reviews in text, pictures and video form about everything from the very latest wireless earbuds to cutting-edge smartphones and more besides.

Ideally, you'll have a good knowledge of the technology sector and experience at creating reviews. At a minimum, you'll have an eagerness to quickly learn and develop into an expert product tester.

Always looking to find the strengths and weaknesses in new products and fundamentally curious by nature, you'll be motivated by the desire to help readers find the very best product for their needs and ensuring they get maximum value for their money.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic editorial team comprising some of the brightest and best from across the Future business.

It's a hands-on role, on a fast growing brand and has plenty of opportunity for development and progression.

Work with the Reviews Editor to set priorities and agree reviews
Write high quality reviews on key products and services
Create and regularly update reviews content, especially during key seasonal periods such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day
Organise and carry out effective, objective tests of products
Write detailed reviews of your findings and take original photos of the products you are reviewing
Collaborate with photographers and videographers to create video versions of your review and the highest quality assets to accompany articles
Attend key industry events where required
Establish strong industry contacts with leading companies to ensure we receive the latest products for review first

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve...

A keen interest and understanding of consumer tech products. We don't expect you to be an expert initially, but you'll grasp the challenge of becoming one very quickly.
Exceptional writing and editing skills from the ability to write snappy headlines to tight grammar control, through to the ability to choose just the right image to attract readers.
Ability to deliver content quickly and efficiently.
An interest in and understanding of analytical and SEO tools.
Knowledge of and proficiency with social media platforms
Selfmotivation. The team is split across several offices and continents, so you'll need to be able to work independently and be willing to attend meetings at other offices as required
A tireless approach to success you'll be able to combine coming up with transformative ideas with a determined approach to ensure they are delivered

What's in it for you
We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff.

We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues.

We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed.

Varied roles mean you're not pigeonholed into one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience.

Additional benefits include health Insurance; ranging from medical to dental and even vision care,

401k match and monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap.

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal job family level E7

Please note, the salary range for this position is $62,400 - $70,000

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East

Who are we
We're Future.

We're 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines.

We've got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we're looking for talented 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