Tech writer
Tech writer
We are pleased to be able to share a rare and unique opportunity to join Rouleur’s award-winning editorial team, helping to form the creative identity of one of the most prestigious media brands in the cycling world.
Rouleur is renowned across the world for delivering the highest level editorial content. We are looking for a digital tech writer to help take Rouleur’s digital product content to the next level, as well as delivering commercial content for our clients across the cycling industry.
Rouleur is one of few independent publications in the cycling media space, offering a successful candidate the chance to be involved in many aspects of the business, taking a formative role in the considerable growth of Rouleur’s digital channels.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@rouleur.cc
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Writing in-depth features around the latest tech and gear, and the best brands in cycling, for Rouleur and commercial partners across the industry
- Producing and commissioning copy for products and blogs on Rouleur’s Emporium and for Rouleur’s agency clients such as Ashmei and Passoni
- Developing relationships with key brands for both editorial and retail purposes
- Attending bike and equipment launches across the UK and beyond
- Testing equipment and bikes for review and product showcase pieces
- Helping to take a leading role in Rouleur’s social and newsletter content around gear
- Producing and commissioning copy for products and blogs on Rouleur’s Emporium and for Rouleur’s agency clients such as Ashmei and Passoni
Key skills and experience:
- Above all else, you must be an exceptional writer, and have a passion for cycling
- Three to five years of experience in journalism, copywriting, or digital content creation
- A strong knowledge of bike tech and products
- An understanding of analytics tools
- A strong knowledge of content trends in social media and search engine optimisation
- A strong grasp of digital product copy and affiliate marketing content
- An entrepreneurial approach to digital content – developing original and innovative ways to deliver Rouleur’s brand to different audiences through new channels
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Experience of managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Extensive experience of working across different CMS
Desirable:
- Photography skills
- Photo and video editing experience
- Basic html coding knowledge
What Rouleur offer:
- Opportunity to assert your skill set and have a profound impact on a small but rapidly growing business
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Lifestyle and discount opportunities within the cycling industry
- Staff discount across all products and services within the group
- We are a small company, growing fast - compensation will be dependant on experience
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@rouleur.cc
About Rouleur
Rouleur is an independent publication that prides itself on a progressive stance toward cycling – championing gender and diversity issues in the sport, and gaining national press recognition for our 2021 Women’s Issue.
Print is at the heart of what Rouleur does, and all members of the editorial team contribute to Rouleur’s print offering. We are a highly collaborative team, with editorial staff members in the UK, Spain and Italy, offering unique opportunities to develop relationships across European brands.
Rouleur is a small team that has grown substantially over the last 16 months, and with huge opportunities for growth across different areas of the business, the successful candidate will have the chance to help shape the vision of how Rouleur becomes a more digital and more international brand.
With world-class content at the heart of all of our marketing, e-commerce and commercial offerings, we encourage creativity across the entire business, and expect staff to help bring unique ideas, experiences and insights into every aspect of what we do.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@rouleur.cc