Journalist - UNILAD

Journalist - UNILAD Apply Now! Monday-Sunday on a rota basis This role works on a 7-day rota, with shifts scheduled between 7:00am and 10:00pm across both weekdays and weekends. Shift times are subject to change depending on event coverage. Lieu days will be provided during the week for any weekend days worked. Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content – spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers. About the Role As a member of the LADbible Group Editorial Team, you will work as a journalist on the UNILAD brand to write articles which present our majority US audience with a window into the world; making complex topics accessible to everyone while having fun along the way. Using awareness of current news, trends and viral content, you will produce quality articles at speed to both engage and maximise audience potential, typically with the help of sources provided by our social editors. The preferred candidate would be locked into social and aware of the biggest stories of the day, able to spot, pitch and follow up on stories suitable for our brand. By responding to audience feedback and using stats to monitor the success of articles, you will help to improve the quality of your copy and utilise creative skills to enhance the LADbible Group brand image. What the opportunity looks like: Maintaining impeccable grammar while creating approximately eight trending articles of around 400 words each day, with the help of sources provided by our social editors A strong understanding of the tone of each LADbible Group brand Ensure all deadlines and quotas are met within set timeframes Continually pitching original ideas and follow-up angles for the biggest stories across our brand Growing and utilising contacts for leads Opportunities to interview some of the biggest stars in pop culture Coverage of some of the world’s biggest events, such as the Oscars and the Super Bowl Remaining proactive by researching and seeking the latest news, trends, gossip and reports ahead of competitors Working as a proactive member of LADbible Group Editorial team Actively contributing to team meetings, pitches and article ideas Monitoring user activity on articles and using it to inform pitches for original content and follow-up stories Skills and experience we’d like you to have: Have a journalistic background with trending news experience of creating multiple articles each day and covering breaking news in minutes Target driven and the ability to meet tight deadlines A demonstrably high standard of written English A proven ability to pitch and produce new and original ideas whilst continually delivering unique and engaging content in the UNILAD tone Outstanding writing, research and writing skills Proven SEO knowledge/experience Experienced user of Microsoft Office At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week. LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves. Department Editorial Locations Manchester Remote status Hybrid Business Unit Web Brand UNILAD Platform N/A Manchester