Writer

DC Thomson

Writer creating SEO-led news and feature content across Stylist’s website, paywall, and print platforms. Joining Stylist, an award-winning women’s media brand, in its London hybrid newsroom.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing skills and digital publishing expertise, with a focus on SEO and content strategy. Capable of creating engaging multimedia content while maintaining brand guidelines and understanding audience needs.

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Strong Writing SkillsDigital Publishing SkillsSEO KnowledgeContent StrategyJournalism Experience

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Hard Skills

Content CreationLong-Form FeaturesNews WritingMultimedia ContentData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetCollaborationIndependenceCreativityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CMSWordPressSocial Media PlatformsForward-Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Lifestyle MediaWomen’s MediaEditorial ValuesKPI TargetsBrand Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Originate and write content across Stylist’s website, paywall, and print platforms
Generate unique, exciting, and exclusive news and feature ideas from pitch through publication
Apply thorough SEO knowledge to digital content and monitor performance to maximize reach
Monitor work after publication and strive to meet personal and website-wide KPI targets
Maintain understanding of Stylist readers’ and advertisers’ tastes and interests
Use forward-planning tools to identify upcoming events and plan original, seasonal, and trend-led features
Monitor social media to understand changing audience needs
Maintain relationships with contacts, experts, and PRs and attend events to secure exclusive opportunities
Represent the Stylist brand at events or in the media when needed
Ensure written content and features meet Stylist brand guidelines
Take on new or additional tasks and projects aligned with team goals and business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing skills with proven ability to write news and long-form features
Strong digital publishing skills, including SEO, CMS, and social media content creation
Keen understanding of Stylist’s tone, audience, and editorial values
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Confidence using data to inform content strategy and performance
Proactive, ideas-driven mindset with passion for storytelling that informs, inspires, and empowers
Proven experience as a journalist or writer, ideally focused on lifestyle or women’s media
Demonstrable ability to file clear copy with minimal supervision or oversight
Comfortable creating multimedia content, including video and appearing on camera when needed
Exposure to a CMS such as WordPress or similar; training is provided
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Internal career development with a path to progression into a Senior Writer role and further into Assistant Editor
Opportunity to attend awards ceremonies, industry events, and film screenings
Opportunity to connect with brands
Opportunity to represent the brand at Stylist events or in the media