Junior Writer US and SEO

An exciting hybrid editorial role working alongside both the SEO team and the US website of HELLO! Online to kickstart your career in the ever-changing world of online journalism. You will write and create content for this growing channel on a daily basis, about everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Meghan Markle. You will come up with original story ideas and report on breaking news while working for the US team twice a week, working with their global team in NYC, LA and London. On the other days (the job will be Tuesday-Saturday) you will work alongside the SEO team, creating and updating evergreen content and further learning about search engine optimisation in the process. Please note: this role will need the right candidate to work Friday evenings and Saturdays (at home) for the US team, with the ideal writer independent, enthusiastic and flexible. The work pattern for this role is Tuesday to Saturday, including Late shift on Friday evening. HELLO! currently operates a hybrid work model and this teams office days are Wednesday and Thursday at our lively WeWork office near Blackfriars.

Key Responsibilities

To contribute editorial content for the US section of the website including daily story idea generation.
To write news stories and SEO content
To help increase traffic with original idea
To contribute to forward planning meetings
To monitor competition sites/social media for new and interesting trends
To ensure all copy is of the highest standard, accurate and legally sound
To occasionally work outside of office hours to fulfil responsibilities

Your profile

Excellent writing and grammar skills
Ability to find a good angle in a story
Creative with your ideas
Interested in all things celebrity - especially in the USA
Independent and flexible
A collaborative and proactive team player
Understanding of SEO
Experience working with Google Analytics and Chartbeat