Staff Writer, Shortlist

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, as Staff Writer at Shortlist you'll be sourcing, writing and editing stories around key mens' lifestyle topics. You'll write a mix of short form news content and 'ShortList' listicle features, across topics as varied as gaming to grooming. You'll build content pyramids across lifestyle categories, ensure timely news coverage across relevant topics, and maintain long-tail evergreen content following SEO best practices. You'll be brimming with ideas, and have a finger on the pulse for the most exciting breaking stories.

• Experienced in news gathering from independent sources, web, social media and PR contacts
• An understanding of SEO best practices and evergreen content maintenance
• Knowledge of newsletter publishing and its audience needs
• An understanding of eCommerce editorial, and the 'peak' trading events of the year
• Knowledge of mens' lifestyle topics, including tech, music, fashion, entertainment, gaming, grooming, travel and nightlife
  
  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 all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.


• 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
… Plus more great perks based on your location Internal job family level E6 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