Writer
About the Job or Project
Freelancing Gems has partnered with LADbible Australia to find their next Writer, 5 days a week in either their Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney office.
Job title: Writer
Department: Content Team
Location: Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney
WHO WE ARE
We’re LADbible Group: a voice and identity for a community of more than 120 million people, and a way of life for a generation of fans the world over.
LADbible Group builds youth communities across multiple channels including our websites, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and our apps. We understand our audience and are on their side. Our community brings people together and we try to use our influence for good.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Writer with producing, writing and editing skills to join our Australian team.
As a Writer for LADbible, you will be producing high-quality and engaging articles – covering breaking news, entertainment, interviews and more – to be posted across our social media platforms and on-site.
You will be part of the editorial team and will be responsible for taking our publications to the next level, by enhancing the brand image and maintaining a strong online presence.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING
- Producing topical news articles to meet tight deadlines
- Proactively seeking out breaking news as it happens
- Sourcing and pitching original ideas and lateral angles for written content
- Posting to and moderating social platforms when necessary
- Growing and utilising contacts for news leads and feature content
- Maintaining impeccable grammar and punctuation skills
- Building and refining the editorial tone and reputation of LADbible Group
- Making analytical reports on the content you produce
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- A journalism background with social media experience – preferably working within a similar role within media publishing.
- Understanding of storytelling and what makes an engaging, shareable story.
- You are target driven and understand the necessity for tight turnaround times
- You have a proven ability to think, imagine and produce new and original ideas
- You have some experience of SEO and of using website content management systems
- A range of industry contacts is desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of the company’s brand and overall style.
- Experience of working on various social channels, and how to optimise for each.
- Experience working to strict deadlines and targets.
ESSENTIALS
- Relevant university degree, equivalent qualification or experience working in journalism and/or social media.
- Media law training is desirable but not essential
- In-depth understanding of the ever-changing social media industry.
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.
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