Schofield Publishing is currently recruiting for an experienced Staff Writer to join its production team.

Staff Writer – The Role:

Based in the office near Norwich in Norfolk, the Staff Writer will be responsible for conducting telephone interviews with senior directors of companies in order to write articles, referred to as ‘company profiles’. These articles could be within any of the magazines in the porfolio.

Each publication differs slightly in style and guidance and assistance will be on offered to the successful candidates in order for them to achieve the desired content and tone. The ability to write profiles that are interesting and convey the featured company’s message while remaining business-like and avoiding hyperbole and over embellishment is essential.

All calls are recorded, so the Writer will be responsible for transcribing the calls in order to retrieve the information needed for the article.

The ideal candidate will be expected to complete a minimum of one article per day with another started each day, with a view to achieving two per day – articles can vary in length from 850 to 2000+ words.

The writer will also be expected to assist with admin duties, including updating spreadsheets and so forth.

As the Staff Writers work in a very close-knit team, the new member of staff will have to quickly be able to establish themselves within this group and be able to work cohesively as part of this team.

Ideal attributes of a Staff Writer:

• Previous experience of writing articles is desirable
• Be able to efficiently prioritise workload
• Be able to write engaging and accurate questions and articles
• Be able to type transcripts quickly and accurately
• Have excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner
• Be able to meet strict deadlines
• Be a positive and confident communicator
• Be proactive with the ability to self-manage
• Work well under pressure
• Quickly understand and adopt the working system in place

Staff Writer – What we can offer you (Benefits):

• A great basic salary – with ongoing potential for growth
• Partial Hybrid/Remote working opportunities
• Holiday incentive schemes, including an extra day for your birthday off each year
• Half-day Fridays
• Gym Membership contribution scheme
• Free breakfast in the office on Fridays
• Great selection of refreshments in the office
• Free parking at our office
• A positive team environment where you can grow professionally. We only promote from within, with all of our senior management team progressing from junior entry-level roles.

Previous writing experience is desirable, as is demonstrable experience with planning and organisation, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV for consideration in the first instance, and any examples of previous writing work if available.