Journalist

Billion Media is a growing digital marketing company based in Liverpool. We specialise in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and have an interest in the legal sector, though we offer our services to a wide range of industries.

We're seeking a talented individual with experience in PR and journalism to join our expanding and creative team.

The Job

The role involves conducting in-depth research and investigations on various topics relating to our client websites. Much of this research involves Freedom of Information requests, interviews and surveys.

On a day to day basis, you will work with others in the team to identify potential campaign ideas. You will then conduct research, compile and analyse the results, and present them to the media in the form of press releases, pitches and phone calls.

With us being an SEO agency, one of our main aims of promoting these stories is to acquire links to our websites and articles. Part of the role will involve liaising with journalists and editors to get these links included.

Our ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.

• A degree in journalism or an NTCJ qualification is preferred, but otherwise, a good grasp of journalistic writing and media law will be considered.
• Experience making Freedom Of Information Requests and analysing data.
• Attention to detail is a big part of this role . You will be expected to research and analyse raw data and write sometimes complex and technical content that requires a sharp editorial eye.
• Conducting research also forms a huge part of this role. Experience in research and scrutinising data sources is therefore essential. We would like you to demonstrate initiative and to devise and propose your own campaign strategies.
• Organisation is also vital. You will be responsible for your workload and will, once training is completed, be assigned a monthly target, which is tied into a bonus scheme.

The Benefits

The starting salary is between up to £30,000 depending on experience. You'll be entitled to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays. This increases each year you are employed.

There is a bonus scheme attached to the role, offering up to an extra £2,500 per month.

Our offices are located in Liverpool Innovation Park, which has great transport links, its own café, leisure facilities and is just a few minutes' walk from the brand new Liverpool Shopping Park.

Fully remote work for those outside the Liverpool and surrounding areas

To Apply

Please apply online with an up to date CV detailing your experience. The successful applicants will be asked to complete a short task followed by an interview with our team either at our Liverpool offices or via Teams/Zoom.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Transport links
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (required)
• FOI requests: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NTCJ qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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