Technology Reporter - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Reach

Reach

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Technology Reporter - Daily Record:

Glasgow

Competitive + excellent company benefits

Full Time

We are looking for a
Technology Reporterto join us at the
Daily Record. This is an exciting opportunity to report on the latest consumer technology products for Scotlands biggest news brand.

You will know your Galaxy Z Flip from your Pixel Folds and be able to explain the difference in an entertaining and accessible manner.

Were looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?
The Daily Record is part of Reach Plc. You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to Scotland and the UKs most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Daily Record and Sunday Mail to the Scottish Daily Express, Glasgow Live, Edinburgh Live and OK.

We also own a huge number of regional titles across the UK such as the Daily Mirror, Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more).

Our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK.

At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

What will the role involve?

You will play a pivotal role in our plans to grow our affiliate content, by writing engaging and informative technology news stories and product reviews.

You will maintain a portfolio of evergreen content that will remain updated and rank well in search results.

Your articles will include affiliate links to monetise your editorial output and you will keep your finger on the pulse of the latest tech news and releases.

This role includes weekend working, this will typically involve 1 weekend in every 3.

Who are we looking for?
You are an
NCTJ qualified journalist or equivalent with media law knowledge and a passion for all things technology.

You are brimming with pitches for exciting new content and you have a keen eye for spotting trending content and products that you think our readers would be interested in.

You are keen to learn about - and test - everything from air purifiers to Airpods. You are a first class writer with an entrepreneurial spirit and in-depth knowledge of the latest gadgets. You have excellent commercial awareness and experience in crafting organic SEO content.

What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
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Help saving for your retirement:

join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%

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25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave.

We also have a
Holiday Purchase Scheme:
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Giving back day:

- an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart

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Enhanced family leave:

- including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
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Private Healthcare Cash Plan:

free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses

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As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

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Awesome career opportunities:

- youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes