Staff Writer, Reviews - Tom's Guide

Future plc

Staff Writer, Reviews - Tom's Guide

£30000

Future plc, Kingsmead, Bath and North East Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4fe94d5c2ab64c7e942772ae5ee94ee5

Full Job Description

We're looking for a talented writer with a passion for getting hands on with the latest products to join our talented team of reviewers. You'll be responsible for producing authoritative, well researched reviews in text, pictures and video form about everything from the very latest wireless earbuds to cutting-edge smartphones and more besides.

What you'll be doing…

As Staff Writer, Reviews at Tom's Guide, you'll work with the Reviews Editor to set priorities and agree reviews, write high quality reviews on key products and services, create and regularly update reviews content, especially during key seasonal periods such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day and organize and carry out effective, objective tests of products.

You'll write detailed reviews of your findings and take original photos of the products you are reviewing, collaborate with photographers and videographers to create video versions of your review and the highest quality assets to accompany articles, attend key industry events where required and establish strong industry contacts with leading companies to ensure we receive the latest products for review first., And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

  • A keen interest and understanding of consumer tech products. We don't expect you to be an expert initially, but you'll grasp the challenge of becoming one very quickly.

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills - from the ability to write snappy headlines to tight grammar control, through to the ability to choose just the right image to attract readers.

  • Ability to deliver content quickly and efficiently.

  • An interest in and understanding of analytical and SEO tools.

  • Knowledge of and proficiency with social media platforms.

  • Self-motivation. The team is split across several offices and continents, so you'll need to be able to work independently and be willing to attend meetings at other offices as required.

  • A tireless approach to success - you'll be able to combine coming up with transformative ideas with a determined approach to ensure they are delivered.

    One of the world's fastest-growing websites, Tom's Guide upgrades your life by helping you decide what products to buy, showing you how to get the most out of them and solving problems as they arise. Tom's Guide is here to help you accomplish your goals, find great products without the hassle and make purchases with confidence., 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'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.


  • 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.

    Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!