Meraki Talent
Staff Writer/Journalist
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Staff Writer / Journalist
£27,000 - £30,000
London | Hybrid
Science | Engineering | Pharmaceuticals | Energy | Environmental | Sustainability | Technology | Manufacturing | Infrastructure – SECTORS ONLY
Meraki Talent is looking for a technical Staff Writer/Journalist who has gained around 18 months – 2 years experience. You will be joining and growing editorial and content team. This role initially will be predominately short-term focus.
It offers the opportunity to develop your writing career over the long term, initially focusing on concise editorial content across newsletters, websites, LinkedIn, social media and print, before taking on increasingly complex and longer-form pieces, features and publications as your experience develops.
Responsibilities:
- Writing short news pieces, articles and editorial content for newsletters, websites and LinkedIn.
- Creating and adapting content for social media and digital channels.
- Supporting the production of magazines and printed publications.
- Researching stories, conducting interviews and working with subject-matter experts.
- Assisting with books, reports and wider publications.
- Sourcing images and working closely with the design team to ensure content and visuals work effectively together.
- Proofreading, fact-checking and editing content to a high editorial standard.
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The intention is to develop your skills and responsibilities over time, giving you the opportunity to progress from producing shorter editorial content to becoming a confident writer capable of owning larger and more complex pieces from research through to publication.
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- You will have experience in a Staff Writer, Journalist, Editorial Assistant, Technical Writer role previously from a technical background, including Science, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Environmental, Sustainability, Technology and Manufacturing.
- Around 18 months–2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong written English and excellent attention to detail.
- Experience producing short, engaging editorial content.
- Good research, interviewing and fact-checking skills.
- An ability to understand information quickly and communicate it clearly.
- A genuine interest in developing your longer-form writing skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with writers, designers and subject-matter experts.
- An organised approach and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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