Staff Writer, Space.com

Description

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We haven’t just survived over the past couple of years, we’ve thrived, increasing our audience share, taking more number one positions, acquiring new businesses and launching new brands.

And we don’t plan on stopping any time soon.

We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

As Staff Writer for Space.com you will write daily stories on tight deadlines with a focus on spaceflight under Space.com's Spaceflight Channel, but will also cover skywatching, astronomy, science conferences and launch/mission events and work with colleagues to make thoughtful decisions on whether and how to cover breaking news.

Some work on entertainment and ecommerce included in deals and guides may be required. The successful candidate may also be required to share the space news experience with readers through social media, video and other outlets as needed.

"This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East"

Requirements

• A passion for space and experience writing in a news or science writing environment.
• Able to work with a transatlantic team as well as on your own initiative
• An awareness of image usage rights
• Knowledge of SEO online best practices and science background a plus
• Experience of using Content Management Systems

Benefits

As well as our standard benefits, we have a number of awesome perks available to our staff including:

• Unlimited paid time off (yes you read that right!)
• A share in our success- every member of staff receives a profit pool bonus at the end of our financial year
• Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues
• Healthcare
• 401k match
• Free food (monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap)
• Central office locations with cool open plan working spaces. We operate a flexible working plan and are COVID secure

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.