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Bristol24/7 is on the hunt for a new Business Editor

By Martin Booth  Friday Nov 15, 2019

Bristol24/7 is hiring a part-time Business Editor to cover Bristol’s thriving business sector.

You will cover some of the UK’s biggest companies as well as some exciting startups, SMEs and CICs.

The ideal candidate is someone who is hungry to go above and beyond to find agenda-setting scoops, and is enthusiastic about writing a mix of articles including photo- and video-based stories

Better Business
Better Business is an initiative launched by Bristol24/7 to help businesses thrive, whilst creating a positive impact on Bristol and the people who live here.

Bristol24/7’s new Business Editor will be responsible for writing regular online stories, as well as five pages of business coverage every month in our printed magazine, and will also edit our annual business publication, Better Business.

The ideal candidate has:

  • a journalism background and proven experience of reporting online
  • strong reporting and writing skills
  • good knowledge of Bristol
  • a self-starter attitude and excellent organisational skills
  • a love of Bristol24/7 and what we do
  • a desire to work as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment
  • a knowledge of social media and SEO

To apply, please email lowie@bristol247.com with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role. Please include links to several pieces of work you are most proud of (if applicable) in your cover letter.

Deadline: December 6 2019

Read more: Bristol24/7’s impact report: a year since the launch of Better Bristol and Better Business

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