Affiliates & Reviews Writer – Tech, Tickets & Travel 9 views

Do you spend hours browsing for the latest travel deals? Do you keep your finger on the pulse of the newest tech releases? Are you a trend watcher who is always in the know about the latest events, activities and viral places to visit?

We are looking for an Affiliates Writer to join the Manchester Evening News team. This is an exciting opportunity to write about all things Tech, entertainment, travel and beyond, including affiliate links that generate revenue and provide our readers with up to date and honest reviews about the trending products, events and deals.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the 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.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home and hub based linked to our Manchester Hub. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around Greater Manchester.

What will the role involve?

You will play a pivotal role in our Affiliates Team and our plans to grow our affiliate content, by writing engaging and informative reviews and social content. You will create content covering a wide variety of topics as well as providing additional support around major affiliate opportunities including Black Friday, concert launches, Amazon Prime Day and more.

You will maintain a portfolio of evergreen content that will remain updated and rank well in search results. Your reviews will include affiliate links to monetise your editorial output and you will keep your finger on the pulse of the latest deals. This role will involve working shifts on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends, so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

You are an NCTJ qualified journalist or equivalent with media law knowledge and a proven track record of working in a fast paced digital newsroom environment. You have an understanding of affiliate content and are brimming with pitches for exciting new audience led content. You have a keen eye for spotting trending content and products that you think our readers would be interested in.

You have excellent knowledge of social media platforms, especially Tik Tok and can create engaging video content both behind of and in front of the camera. You are a first class writer who can create accurate content at pace and meet deadlines with ease. 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;

  • Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
  • 33 days holiday total per year (this role will involve working bank holidays as required). After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Giving back day – an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
  • Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and youll be eligible after just six months employment
  • Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
  • 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
  • Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
  • Awesome career opportunities – youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
  • We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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