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Staff Writer London, England
Job description
About the company
Players Publishing provides high-quality content across both print and digital media, specifically aimed at the gambling sector.
We are a successful media company, with a range of publications reporting on the global gambling industry through our signature brands Gambling Insider and Gaming America.
We are looking for an experienced full-time Staff Writer to join our professional, industry-leading editorial team on a long-term contract.
About the role
Your duties would include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Sourcing and writing several daily news stories for the publication's website.
- Becoming a reliable part of the team, able to break news before the competition and identify a must-not-miss news item.
- Constantly keeping in touch with and interviewing the industry’s biggest CEOs and key figures.
- Writing features and other editorial content for our industry-leading bi-monthly magazine, which is sent to C-Level executives across the world, as well as being distributed at the industry’s biggest trade shows.
- Writing regular features and other editorial content for a range of our supplement issues.
- Contributing content for – and helping to proofread – our weekly newsletter.
- Maintaining and expanding a solid contact base across the industry and constantly building on industry knowledge.
What we can offer
- A bustling journalism environment, in which the successful applicant can grow and develop.
- The ability to progress within the company for the right candidate.
- The opportunity to interview some of the industry’s leading and most successful executives.
- The chance to be part of a thriving sector, full of genuine talking points, which is the perfect setting for writers and reporters to flourish.
- Guidance, mentoring and the chance to become part of a ‘work family.’
Essential requirements
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience in a full-time journalism role or regular freelance writing.
- Possess strong news writing ability, and the ability to write concisely and quickly – without speed coming at the expense of quality, but also being able to break news without any delays.
- Be a persistent worker who is prepared to go the extra mile and takes thorough care over their work.
- The journalistic desire to get to a story first and beat the competition – which is what we pride ourselves on here.
- Excellent interviewing skills and the ability to write features/analysis pieces.
- Knowing your ‘yours’ from your ‘you’res’ – with very strong attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of data and financial reporting.
Desirable experience
- Previous industry experience
- Interest in gambling or the hunger to learn a new industry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, EC2A 4PJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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