Media Jobs on Journalism.co.uk

Adfero is looking for talented and enthusiastic writers to join its DirectNews division in our offices in Manchester and Leeds.

DirectNews (www.directnews.co.uk) is a market leader in tailored online news and content provision. Our feeds appear on hundreds of websites from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies, from government agencies to leading charities.  

Our writers produce news stories, features, blog posts and static content to help clients improve their search performance. These entry-level roles offer the chance to publish a lot of copy; gain exposure to a wide range of commercial sectors; and learn about the basic principles of writing for SEO. Support is available for the preliminary NCTJ exams and there are frequent opportunities for rapid advancement.  

The jobs are office-based, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. The starting salary is £16K per annum.

We require a university degree, ideally in an essay-based subject; first-rate writing and sub-editing skills; a decent grasp of current affairs; and a sound work ethic. Formal journalistic qualifications and/ or copywriting are an advantage, but are not essential.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@adfero.co.uk quoting reference DN10 for Manchester and DN20 for Leeds . 

We regret that we are unable to offer feedback at the CV stage. If you do not receive a response within six weeks you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.