Job Title:
Commercial Content Writer (Maternity Cover Contract)
Function:
Publishing
Department:
Advertising
Reporting to:
Head of Commercial Content
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative writer to join Mediahuis on a maternity cover contract.
The Commercial Content Writer will be responsible for the creation and curation of branded content as well as the liaison with and management of internal and external content suppliers.
This role has a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office each week and the remainder working from home. The role boasts a competitive salary with benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro-rated), company contribution pension, income protection, life cover, employee assistance programme and more.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the sales team and their clients to conceive and manage custom editorial and native content products.
2. Manage the production of these products, including working with freelance contributors under tight deadlines to produce world-class original content.
3. Work closely with the commercial and editorial teams to bring the best content and user experience to our audiences.
4. Source and manage a strong portfolio of freelance content creators.
5. Write, assign, manage and edit native content editorial projects across digital and print platforms.
6. Work closely with the design team to ensure every project is compelling to the reader.
7. Develop and recommend themes/content ideas in line with briefs and client objectives.
8. Bring client campaigns to life through storytelling, video and social ideas generation, writing, editing and sourcing visual assets.
9. Proactively pitch ideas and generate creative and on-brand responses to briefs during brainstorming sessions.
10. Ensure all native content aligns with brand guidelines and adds value to the customer.
11. Desk and manage all native content on Independent.ie and other digital platforms.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital publishing in a comparable position.
* Communication or Journalism degree preferred.
Skills
Behavioural
* A solutions driven and client-oriented mindset with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
* A true team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities against tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
* An agile approach to work.
Technical
* A proven ability to write creative and compelling content.
* Keen insights into online consumer behaviour.
* Interest in popular culture, trends, topical issues.
* Experience with content management systems and social media platforms.
* Experience with multiple client briefs in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent presentation skills.
What We Offer
At Mediahuis we are proud of our incredibly talented, smart, curious and uniquely creative people, and want to make your journey with us as rewarding as possible. Mediahuis offers exciting career opportunities and a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally. Some of these benefits are captured under Huis Harmony, our framework of physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual wellbeing supports, and include:
* An attractive remuneration package.
* Pension.
* TaxSaver Benefits.
* Educational supports.
* An actively managed career development plan.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Family and family leave supports.
* Digital gym classes.
* Numerous staff discounts.
* Social events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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