Do you know your Dwars Door Vlaanderen from your E3 Saxo Classic, can you spot a new Cervélo from 100 paces, and constantly itch to head out on your bike? If you do, and have the skills to turn your passion into engaging stories for our readers, this could be the job for you.
Cycling Weekly is looking for a news and features writer to join its editorial team that work across both the magazine and website.
This is a rare opportunity to take a pivotal role within an influential team in the cycling industry. First published in 1891, Cycling Weekly is the most-read cycling magazine in the UK, while cyclingweekly.com is one of the world's biggest cycling websites.
The successful applicant will need to have proven news gathering and reporting skills, and be able to show they can craft long-form, narrative-led print features with strong structure, depth of reporting and a distinctive voice. Experience in journalism and or a journalism qualification would be advantageous.
This is a UK-based, full-time role and also fully remote. As part of Future PLC, we use the company offices in Bath, Reading and London, and there are a range of employee benefits to boot. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think you should be chosen for this role.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is comfortable writing about their own experiences on the bike as well as the world of pro cycling. CW covers a broad range of topics in print and online from the Tour de France to the bike industry, and the reality and joy of cycling on the open road.
Cycling Weekly's audience is primarily interested in road, gravel and track cycling so the ideal candidate would have a knowledge of all things related to drop barred bikes and be prepared to share their own opinions on these topics when needed.
The position reports to CW's news editor, but works with and alongside our flexible and tight-nit team, which covers features and tech content. There would be opportunities for travel, and the scope to write about the cycling topics you're passionate about.
To quote the job spec: "You would need to produce copy, work well with colleagues and be able to generate ideas that would engage CW's readership. This includes coverage of UK and international races (road, gravel, track and 'cross), industry and tech-related news, and general cycling. Multi-tasking is a key factor as writing copy optimised for online needs to be twinned with picture selection and social media activity.
"To succeed in your application, you'll need news and feature writing experience. Knowledge of working online with SEO and social media skills and of course a passion for and deep knowledge of cycling.
"This is a full-time role at Cycling Weekly with potential for weekend working and travel."
If you would like to find out any more about the role, do contact Adam, adam.becket@futurenet.com, who would be happy to answer any questions.
