Manchester Evening News Audience Writer - Supermarkets, Shopping and Moneysaving

Salary: Trainees start at £24,024 and Seniors start at £32,760

Do you keep up to date with the latest shopping news and what is going on at Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons? Do you keep an eye on the top bargains using TikTok, Instagram and Facebook pages and groups? We are looking for a new writer to create content around everything shopping and supermarket related.

About Reach

We’re Reach plc, the UK’s and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to over 120 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News, as well as our US brands. Every month, 47 million people come to us, via print and online, for trusted news, entertainment and sport.

What will the roles involve?

The content you create will involve product launches and customer reaction, the big changes that will affect people’s weekly shop and the latest deals and money-saving hacks. You will have a good understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and in particular, Google Discover - understanding the best ways to help amplify your content using the platform.You will also help create content to ensure we are prepared for significant organic search opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

To be an Audience Writer, you will be expected to manage and deliver a consistent schedule of high-quality articles about specific topics, backed up by data. You will be creative and have a constant stream of ideas. You will have excellent written and communication skills. Part of the role will be to conduct research using data to understand the demographics, interests and behaviours of our target audiences.

It’s important to note that to succeed in this role, you must be comfortable working to targets and deadlines and be flexible in your approach. These roles will involve shifts over seven days. You will have recognised industry qualifications such as NCTJ or equivalent and a strong understanding of media law. You may also be required to work across other Reach publications.

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