Staff Writer
Job Title: Staff Writer: Content Team
Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid
Salary: 26-30k DoE
Type: Full time
About DIGIT
DIGIT is Scotland’s leading technology media and events company: we connect decision-makers, innovators, and industry experts from across the tech landscape - and bring them together for shared learning and collaboration. We run the largest business technology community in the country, with eight large-scale conferences, and host a popular tech news website.
Job Overview
The role is a Staff Writer position within our Content Team, contributing to Editorial, Marketing & Events. Our content is focussed on news, trends, and insights across the business technology landscape - from developments at the leading global tech firms, to the latest innovation from the Scottish start-up ecosystem.
The position will involve producing news, features, and interviews for the DIGIT News website, and supporting the creation of conference programmes and marketing materials for events. The Staff Writer would help ensure that all content is produced to a high quality, and adheres to an excellent standard of accuracy, relevance, and readability.
The team also collaborate internally with the events department, and play an active role in growing the brand and engaging with the top external stakeholders from the national tech community.
Key Requirements
· Excellent standard of written English
· Experience producing online / print journalism, commercial copy, or marketing
· Strong proofreading and copyediting abilities
· Capable of research and media monitoring
· Good with SEO, social media, and CRM platforms
· Proficient using content management & design websites (e.g WordPress, Canva)
· Good networking, communication and interpersonal skills
· Interested in business and technology
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working policy. The editorial team spends the majority of their time working remotely, but the company office is based in Edinburgh, and candidates must have the ability to work from the Edinburgh office, and attend meetings and events as required.
The Opportunity with DIGIT
This role will provide a front-row seat to one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in Scotland. It will give you the creative freedom to create, innovate, and develop - and the chance to be part of team making a big mark in a high-growth area of media and events.
Applications
Applicants should either apply via LinkedIn, or send a CV and covering letter to Pete Swift - pete@digit.fyi with “Job Application: Staff Writer” in the header.
The final closing date for applications is noon on Friday 9 th January.