Junior writer/online – bunkered and sister golf titles

CLOSING DATE: January 27, 2014

Job title:                   

Junior writer/online

Reports to:

Golf editor

Employed by:           

PSP Publishing Ltd

Starting Salary:

£15,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

* Report directly to golf editor and work daily on PSP Publishing’s portfolio of successful websites, including bunkered.co.uk, englishclubgolfer.com, scottishclubgolfer.com, amongst many others

* Primary task will be to manage and control the content at bunkered.co.uk and action all online administration tasks

* Write and edit any other pages as required by the golf editor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

* A sound knowledge of the game of golf, particularly latest trends

* A good knowledge of the game of golf in Scotland, especially from a grassroots perspective

* Must be well-versed in social networking

* Must be able to work to tight deadlines

* Must hold a relatively high degree of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office

* Knowledge of InDesign is desirable but not essential

* Must be an excellent communicator

* The successful applicant must have superb attention to detail, be a team player, have excellent self-control when it comes to managing big projects and must be well organised at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

* The successful applicant must hold a degree level qualification or have at least two years’ journalism experience

* The successful applicant must hold a full current driving license and own a car

PLEASE INCLUDE

* 300-word report on how the 2014 Ryder Cup can benefit Scottish golf

* Your CV and covering letter

* Most recent photo

Applications should be emailed to Bryce Ritchie: editorial@bunkered.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday, January 27, at 5.30pm.

Contact: Bryce Ritchie
Phone: 01413532222
Email: bryce.ritchie@psp.uk.net
Website: http://www.bunkered.co.uk