Content Writer

Today Digital: The Story So Far  

Committed to changing the way people find, consume, and share information about business technology, Today Digital is at the forefront of digital media.  

There are many things that make our business different, but one of our main differentiators is our digital anatomy. We were born in the virtual world, and we continue to operate in the same flexible environment today.   

Our customers are exciting and innovative tech brands that value what we do. They span the globe from London to Silicon Valley and beyond.   

Our Values Define Us  

We’ve developed a sensational team of dedicated individuals; all committed to helping the business thrive.   

At Today Digital, we’re not about watching the clock or measuring workdays. Our focus is on results. Our employees work hard, but they maintain the freedom to work when, how, and wherever they choose.   

We’re big on developing ideas, creating new plans, and setting goals that help us to move towards a brighter future.   

We’re a fun crowd of people, we’re driven and we self-start.  

Your Days with Today Digital  

Work perks include private healthcare, a full wellness programme, rewards, work from home equipment allowance, and a selection of in-person social events.   

We might be virtual, but we’re not distant. We embrace the latest technology and work styles, which means that we can collaborate constantly and effectively.   

Today Digital is fast-paced and we’re going places. If you’re looking to advance your career, work from anywhere and learn from other talented and motivated people, then we might be a perfect match.  

Job Purpose 

We are looking for content writers to join our growing team and help us achieve our strategic objectives across our publications. Your day-to-day objectives will be to work with our Senior Content Editor to deliver exceptional commercial content.  

In this role, you will be required to write long-form and short-form content and will learn to translate the topics and trends that resonate on the platform into content ideas for customers. You will work directly with our content lead on story ideas, how to freshen existing content, and how to craft engaging copy.  

You will have excellent communication skills and be adept at writing in a variety of styles to accommodate the content brief. 

Responsibilities 

As a Today Digital Content Writer, general duties and responsibilities include: 

• Research, write, edit, proofread commercial stories
• Refreshing existing commercial content to boost performance 
• Working within a team to deliver exceptional service to our customers 
• Liaising with the Editorial leads to ensure content is on-brief and relevant  

Essential Skills  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   

• Able to work remotely from home unsupervised 
• Able to hit deadlines under pressure and maintain high standards 
• Excellent English language and writing skills 
• Excellent communication skills 

• Excellent organisational skills 

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or relevant field 
• 3-5 years’ working experience in a writing role 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and accurately fact-check information 
• Excellent observation and judgment skills 
• You’re an all-round team player, friendly and able to work in a dynamic, fast-growing business environment 

Other Skills and Abilities 

Proficient in; 

• Office 365 e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams 
• WordPress 
• Image editing software e.g Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar 

Equipment Requirements 

This is a home working role that requires you to provide some of your own equipment; 

• Broadband Internet (minimum 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps Upload) 
• Office desk and chair 
• A suitable place to work that is noise and distraction free, warm and comfortable, and has a reliable electricity supply.