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Salary details: £21,000-24,000pa (Freelance Rates DOE)
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If you are a talented digital writer and editor with social media and/or multimedia skills, who knows everything there is to know about Liverpool FC, then we want to hear from you!
Role and Requirements
- Curate a broad but authoritative content output that reflects Anfield Watch’s standing as a leading authority on Liverpool FC news
- Self-produce news/features quickly and manage colleagues on shift and generate and select best ideas for content which will drive traffic
- Demonstrate understanding of various editorial techniques to package content to optimal standard
- Cover breaking news quickly and authoritatively, with due consideration of legal and ethical obligations
- Understanding of web/search analytics and traffic patterns and how both influence editorial decisions
- Manage operations on a matchday and relevant workflow
- Understand names and topics or interest to Liverpool FC’s global audience
- Contribute to production of written copy and assets which best sell articles from a digital perspective
- Liaise regularly with chief editor on development of content and digital ideas
- Work closely with senior staff to develop new strands and avenues for content production, collaborating and sharing ideas across our team and network
- Post engaging content and generate social media conversation, responsibly and effectively
Skills We Are Looking For
- Strong level of written English and the ability to translate from other languages using tools
- Top-level knowledge of Liverpool FC and the team’s history
- Knowledge of digital journalism processes and newsgathering from a variety of sources
- Demonstrable application of ability to editorialise and follow up on news stories/leads as they emerge
- Knowledge of content management systems and/or HTML publishing
- Creative multimedia brain and social media channel management skills
- Other digitally-relevant skills such as photo and video editing, etc
- Preferably comfortable on camera, both talking and writing about the club
What We Offer
- Flexibility in hours with both part-time and full-time roles available at varying times of working day and the ability to work from any location as Anfield Watch expands global outreach
- Full access to analytics tools such as Chartbeat and SemRush to support a best-in-class CMS
- A platform to become a recognised and relevant voice within the Liverpool FC fan space
- Become part of a growing and agile digital publishing business and a website brand which has grown considerably in audience size since the start of the year
To Apply
Please apply directly to recruitment@realtimesnetwork.com with a CV, covering letter and examples of your work. Do mention Journo Resources when you apply. It really helps us out!
As well as our full-time role, we also have freelance positions available.