Junior Content Writer

Industry-leading B2B publication Aspire is seeking a junior content writer to create exciting and insightful content for its print and online channels.

Aspire is the leading luxury travel trade title in the UK and part of Jacobs Media Group, Europe’s largest B2B media company within the travel and hospitality sectors.

The successful candidate will likely be relatively new to journalism, having completed qualifications in the field. You must have a can-do attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A flair for writing accurate and inspiring content is essential.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills as a writer, with guidance and support from the senior team. The successful candidate will report into Aspire’s editor.

The role will involve the following:

Writing and filing accurate and creative features, as well as news content for the print and digital channels.
Working with clients across the travel and tourism sectors to create advertorial content.
Representing Aspire at events across the industry, sometimes outside working hours.
Attending Aspire’s own events and representing the brand.
Representing Aspire on international press and familiarisation/educational trips.

Essential attributes:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Able to create fresh and engaging content for our travel trade readers.
Strong eye for detail.
Great organisational skills and able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
NCTJ-qualification or equivalent journalism/writing qualifications.
Energetic and organised.
Good time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
Able to work Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm as your core hours, but willing to attend additional events outside of office hours.
Able and willing to travel overseas regularly.

Desirable

A knowledge of the travel industry.
An understanding of the needs of the luxury consumer.
Understanding of client management or working with commercial partners.
Experience of digital content management systems.
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