Cycling Tech Features Editor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Research and write highly engaging features inline with the editorial strategy for the new-look GCN website. These feature articles will be based around products, racing tech, and industry developments, as well as more general cycling news.
The Role:
- Work with the Editor in Chief and the editorial team to help create and implement a rolling tech content plan that aligns with the editorial content strategy.
- Coordinate with the junior editorial team members to create regular relevant news content and help develop their skills.
- Contribute an agreed minimum number of articles per day as determined by the editorial strategy.
- Write blurbs, headlines and social media copy to attract new and existing traffic to your features.
- Build on an existing library of contacts and sources to help be at the forefront of what’s happening in the world of cycling tech.
- Create engaging content based on key trends across the cycling industry and cycling communities.
- Write accurate, concise content for a variety of different audience needs and levels of knowledge.
- Identify and help source supporting materials to enhance editorial content - imagery, data sets, etc and consider appropriate delivery.
- Create and update buyer’s guides with the latest information and advice.
- Create and update evergreen content.
- Ensure all content is thoroughly researched, accurate and delivered in the appropriate style.
- Edit and adapt existing content to make it web-friendly.
- Use SEO and commerce data to analyse the performance of existing content and plan future content.
- Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and developments across the cycling industry.
- Create and upload content to the site’s content system and social media channels.
- Develop and maintain productive industry relationships.
- Plan your workload efficiently and ensure deadlines are met.
- At least two years of news or feature writing experience within the cycling media industry.
- An excellent knowledge of bike tech, products and global industry trends.
- Strong cycling knowledge and interest - passionate about cycling with the ability to draw on your own reliable, existing knowledge to shape strong editorial articles.
- Excellent research skills and strong command of written English.
- Highly organised - able to create and maintain an efficient workflow and deliver content to agreed schedule and deadlines.
- Strong communicator - can work well independently and collaboratively with other team members as necessary.
- Knowledge of various cycling disciplines, including road cycling and gravel riding, is also desirable.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with social media tools, SEO and content management systems is desirable.
- Demonstrable experience in journalism, publishing or a related content role is desirable.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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