Join Team Attitude: we’re hiring a newswriter to work across our online channels
The UK and Europe’s best-selling gay magazine and the world’s biggest LGBTQ media brand is hiring
Attitude is the world’s biggest LGBTQ+ media brand, spanning print, digital, online, social, video, and live events. It is also the best-selling gay magazine in the UK and Europe.
We are recruiting a full-time UK-based newswriter to support the editor-in-chief, content editor, and the wider team in managing Attitude’s online news output.
You will be producing news stories for our online platforms while also contributing to coverage of our three flagship annual events:
- Attitude Awards (October)
- Attitude Pride Awards (June)
- Attitude 101 (February)
This role requires someone who is dynamic, adaptable, and thrives under pressure, particularly when working towards tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Writing and publishing breaking news content for Attitude’s digital platforms
- Crafting SEO-friendly headlines and stories
- Supporting coverage of key annual events
- Assisting with commercial campaigns and event coverage, including some weekend work at festivals and activations
Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least two years’ experience as a newswriter at a well-known media or publishing brand
- A strong understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, current news and affairs, and trends in music, film, TV, and culture
- A working knowledge of SEO, including how to structure articles, write headlines, and optimise content for search visibility
- Experience with WordPress and Google Analytics 4
- Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Threads)
- Knowledge of Apple News, HTML/CSS, Outlook 365, Slack, and Teams would be beneficial
- Experience capturing on-camera content is a plus
- Familiarity with Flipboard, Buffer, Medium, Later, Trello, Substack, and Reddit a plus
Location, salary & benefits
- Salary dependent on experience, with an uplift following successful completion of a six-month probationary period
- Benefits include a company pension scheme and 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Based in Surrey (RH7 6PB) on a rural business park with stunning countryside views, just over 45 mins by train from Clapham Junction/Victoria to Dormans/Lingfield stations
- Office equipped with air conditioning and a full kitchen
- Dog-friendly office 🐶
- Regular staff socials and a fun, friendly team
How to apply
To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and links/examples of your work to jobs@streampublishing.net.
Deadline for applications: Friday 28 March 2025.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to each applicant individually.