Writer (Grazia)

The focus of your role:
Pitching and writing smart, original features for Grazia across print and digital, covering a wide-range of topics, from relationships and careers, to politics and social trends. This is a junior role, and an exciting opportunity for a features writer looking to join a fun, fast-paced environment. 

What you’ll do:

• Working with the Features Director, generate and pitch a steady stream of clever, thoughtful, timely ideas for the main Features section in the magazine and the Features slots in the 10 Hot news section.
• Constantly be on the look out for story opportunities, be that upcoming book releases, new buzzwords, or key awareness months - and stay tapped into the talking points and people that matter to our readers.
• You will also work across digital, pitching daily ideas in response to trending search that will drive traffic, in addition to zeitgeisty takes that will drive engagement on Grazia’s Instagram Grid. You will contribute ideas for Grazia’s successful Apple News channel, too.
• You will write for print, weekly Apple News stories, and daily digital/ social stories.
• You will conduct thorough research, speak to experts and find and interview case studies to bring your features to life. 

What you’ll bring:

• A wealth of ideas and enthusiasm for Grazia features - and a genuine and deep interest in the topics we cover. 
• The ability to write clean copy in the Grazia tone, often to tight deadlines. 
• The organisation to juggle multiple deadlines for different platforms. 
• Adaptability and the ability to respond to shifting priorities and breaking news.  

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

We are actively recruiting for this position, however, the job advert may close earlier than expected.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.