Reference: 90109
Date Added: 5 September 2023
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
Job Title: Writer
Working For: TLDR News
Location: London
Salary: £35,000-£45,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
We're looking to expand our team of writers, to better explain the unfolding news events to our audience.
What we're looking for:
Applicants should have a university level degree in either politics, economics or a relevant field of study and should be able to demonstrate relevant experience.
The successful applicant will be expected to pitch new video topics and write scripts for our EU and Global news YouTube channels, and as such will need to work efficiently and independently.
Ideally, applicants would be comfortable to appear on camera to discuss their videos and other topics on panel-style discussion episodes and our podcast. There is also a potential for applicants to take on hosting responsibilities - although this isn't necessary.
This is a full time role, with the successful applicant expected to work 40 hours a week. We operate under hybrid working model, the employee will expected to work in our office in central London at least three days a week.
We are particularly keen to receive a wide range of applications from people with diverse social, national, ethnic, gender and other backgrounds because lived experience and personal understanding of certain topics can be invaluable in the work we do.
The successful applicant will be offered a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 (depending on experience).
About us:
TLDR News is a growing organisation which makes a wide range of digital content designed to inform a young audience about politics and current affairs. We aim to produce content that is trustworthy; politically neutral; and informative to people with no background in politics. Currently, we have 6 YouTube channels and release an average of 20 videos per week.
TLDR News EU - https://youtube.com/tldrnewseu
TLDR News Global - https://youtube.com/tldrglobal
TLDR News UK - https://youtube.com/tldrnews
TLDR News Daily - https://youtube.com/tldrdaily
TLDR Business - https://youtube.com/tldrbusiness
TLDR Podcasts - https://youtube.com/tldrpodcasts
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
Interview/Start Dates
Applications will close no later than September 30th 2023, although we may choose to close early should we received enough high quality applicants. As such, we'd encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able.
Application Details
Please see full posting and apply through this form: https://forms.gle/44s3bL5ZqTNnErmN8
If you have any additional questions, please email hiring@tldrnews.co.uk
Website: https://tldrnews.co.uk/