Work for Time Out! We're hiring a Staff Writer
Time Out is the trusted global platform that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Operating in 107 cities, across 39 countries, it has an average monthly global audience reach of over 111 million across all platforms.
No one knows the city like Time Out because we've been discovering the brilliant and searching out the secret and extraordinary since 1968 in locations across the globe. If you want to know about food, attractions, art, culture, shopping and nightlife, then Time Out is your social companion. With a world-class digital platform and top-quality curated content, Time Out connects brands and local businesses to the city.
In the evolving digital world, our expertise and our growing community of Time Outers and Tastemakers put the very best of the city in the palm of your hand. And we've got some great news – we're hiring.
Staff Writer
Role overview
Are you a silver-tongued devil? Do your words beguile and provoke? Do you know your pop-up rooftop food festivals from your Bund-side boat parties? Good. Because we’re looking for a witty, engaging and enthusiastic Staff Writer to join our busy editorial team.
Our new Staff Writer will be a talented, published writer bursting with feature ideas that can be used across Time Out Shanghai and Time Out Shanghai Family’s print and digital platforms. The person we want will be highly motivated, hardworking, super organised, personable and willing to pitch in with other tasks as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Creating and uploading content for Time Out across all print and digital products
- Tailoring copy to work across multiple platforms
- Thorough researching and fact-checking
- Generating feature ideas for all Time Out platforms
- Assisting with additional tasks as necessary
Personal attributes and essential skills
- Passion for and strong awareness of Shanghai’s lifestyle scene and the Time Out brand
- Excellent writing, editing and interviewing skills
- The ability to work efficiently and creatively under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and superb organisational skills
How to apply
This role is full time and in-house. To apply, please email Editor-in-Chief Amy Snelling (amys.timeout@gmail.com) and Managing Editor Ellen Schaft (ellens.timeout@gmail.com) with a CV and cover letter.