WhatCulture.com are looking to hire a candidate to be our Newcastle United Content Producer and Editor. The role would see the candidate produce articles such as features, top-ten lists, news reports and match analysis about Newcastle United and wider footballing world. The candidate would also be expected to attend regular Newcastle United home (and possibly some away) games during the course of the following season, so weekend work would be probable. The role would carry an initial 10 week trial period, with a view to a full-time position. Role Requirements Candidate must be passionate about Newcastle United football club; a life-long fan a must. Strong writing and communication skills. Editing skills and experience will stand you in good stead, but is not required.Well-versed in social/mobile media. You should be comfortable utilising Twitter and Facebook.An eye for detail, punctuation and grammar is a must.Eager for success. Comfortable working either as part of a team, or on your own. It would be highly advantageous to the candidate if they had interest in and could write about Football Manager and FIFA football games, although not a prerequisite. Working Environment Must be able to work from our Newcastle office.While office hours are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, candidates must have a flexible work schedule and be open to working weekend days. What We Offer The opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Entertainment websites in the world and be part of the initial core teamFlexible working hoursLots of exciting rewards, including event tickets and global travelling opportunities Situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre in Charlotte Square, less than 5 minutes walk from both Central Station and St James' Park, WhatCulture.com is one of the world's fastest growing Entertainment websites. Currently serving more than 6m unique users per month and ranked in the top 100 sites in the UK, the website has established itself as one of the go-to portals for all things film, TV, gaming, music and sport. How To Apply E-mail editor@whatculture.com with your interest, CV and any relevant details about the position.
Matt Holmes is the co-founder of What Culture, formerly known as Obsessed With Film. He has been blogging about pop culture and entertainment since 2006 and has written over 10,000 articles.
