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i, Science Writer

Employer
i
Location
Kensington, London
Salary
Competitive with great benefits
Closing date
Dec 8, 2022

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Science Writer

Location: i Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent 

Science Writer

i is seeking a brilliant science writer specialising in explanatory, reported long-form features to deepen our digital and print coverage of consumer science and health. This role will produce accessible, richly detailed deep dives, sparky opinion columns, and quick, reactive analysis of breaking science stories.

We are looking for a writer who wears their specialist knowledge lightly and can craft beautifully written, sharp features that inform our intelligent readers. This is a key role for i at an exciting time in its digital development. 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Conceive, develop and deliver long-form science features, including explainers, reported features and opinion.   
  • Generate creative, engaging ideas inspired by the news agenda as well as timeless off-diary angles and themes.  
  • Work with our specialist editor to plan exclusive interviews and long term projects with genuine digital impact that can also boost our print product. 
  • Develop and maintain an engaging newsletter that offers our subscribers a reason to return every week. 
  • Attend conferences on occasion to help steer i's coverage of science and health, suggesting ideas for the wider newsroom. 
  • Liaise with editors across our newsroom to ensure science writing is promoted across all platforms. 
  • Use analytics to inform and help drive commissioning, working with the audience team to optimise content for the widest possible audience. 
  • Act as an ambassador for i at events when required. 

To apply: 

 Please submit a covering letter, your CV and three original for illuminating longform features that would help drive subscriptions for i.  

About us  

At 12 years old, i is Britain's youngest national newspaper and website. We publish reporting, opinion and in-depth features for an intelligent audience. Growing in influence and profitable, i has been named Britain’s most trusted national news brand (PAMCo), Daily Newspaper of the Year (London Press Club) and News Website of the Year (Online Media Awards). 

Company

inews.co.uk is your essential daily briefing, covering everything you need to know about the things that matter – without jargon or bluster.

inews.co.uk is the UK’s most trusted news brand, according to data from industry auditor PAMCo. We’re proudly independent and have no agenda when it comes to political disputes – but we won’t hesitate to call out injustice or wrongdoing when we see it, no matter who’s doing it.

Our coverage of the news doesn’t stop at the headline, but digs deep with people-focused stories that reveal the truth of life in the UK, explainers that make politics plain, and vibrant coverage of social and cultural talking points.

We’re proud of our relationship with our readers and do our best to respond to listen to what they’re telling us, whether that means shining a light on stories that aren’t receiving enough attention or expanding our perspective on broader issues.

inews.co.uk and i are owned by dmg media. Since 2016, we are not affiliated with The Independent. i is regulated by Ipso.

Company info
Location
2 Derry Street
W8 5TT
GB

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