About the Role
Title: Weekend Writer, Space.com
Location: Remote Remote US
Job Description:
Help manage the weekend operations of one of the world’s biggest knowledge sites. Live Science covers everything from the latest Earth, animals and space discoveries, to groundbreaking research. and fascinating breakthroughs that impact you and the wider world. We’re looking for someone to boost our weekend coverage of the fascinating science breakthroughs that impact the world.
What you’ll do…
As the Weekend Writer you will pick up breaking news, writing occasional features, posting on social media and ensuring both sites remain engaging and have fresh content throughout the weekend. You will report to the Weekend Editor and work remote.
- Write 3-4 fresh stories per weekend, whether that be short news or longer features
- Create engaging and timely content for Live Science over the course of every weekend.
- General editorial responsibilities and working with the content team
Experience that’ll put you ahead of the curve…
- An in-depth knowledge of space, science and nature
- Experience in a content role on an editorial website
- An inquisitive mind, looking to enhance the way we approach content
- CopySub-editing/proofreading skills
- An understanding of digital media
- First-rate knowledge of editorial SEO and analytics toolspackages
- Proven ability to produce high-quality, engaging, relevant digital content