Staff Writer, Fitness (Wearables)

Tom’s Guide wants to provide our readers with the very best guidance, ideas and advice when it comes to buying fitness equipment. From exercise bikes to apps, from sleep trackers to workout routines, we aim to offer not just the best insight when looking for a new piece of gear, but also help our readers get the most out of their purchase with tips, tricks, and advice.

** This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East. **

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Fitness Editor to set priorities and story ideas
Write high quality articles on product-based/buying topics
Ensure content is published and marketed effectively through the use of push notifications and social media
Create and regularly update content, especially over key commercial events such as Black Friday, Memorial Day sales
Organize and carry out effective, objective reviews of products.
Monitor rankings performance of key terms in the sector and ensure our content ranks well
Write associated content such as analysis, opinion and interviews
Attend key industry events
Break news where relevant
Establish strong industry contacts with leading companies to ensure we receive news and products for review.

What do I need to succeed?

A keen interest and understanding of fitness products. We don’t expect you to be an expert initially, but you’ll grasp the challenge of becoming one very quickly.
Experience testing sports watches and fitness trackers.
Exceptional writing and editing skills - from the ability to write snappy headlines to tight grammar control, through to the ability to choose just the right image to attract readers.
Ability to deliver content quickly and efficiently.
An interest in and understanding of analytical and SEO tools.
Self-motivation. The team is split across several offices and continents, so you’ll need to be able to work independently and be willing to attend meetings at other offices as required
A ruthless approach to success - you’ll be able to combine coming up with transformative ideas with a determined approach to ensure they are delivered

Internal job family level: E7

Please note, the salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East

What will I get in return?

As well as our standard benefits, we have a number of awesome perks available to our staff including:

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000
Unlimited paid time off
A share in our success - every member of staff is eligible for a profit pool bonus at the end of our financial year and access to our unique Value Creation Plan
Central office locations with safe working spaces and flexibility to work remotely as required
Discounted digital magazine subscriptions and access to back copies of our print magazines and bookazines
Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues