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Researcher/Writer

Monocle is looking for a sharp curious and globally minded Researcher/Writer to join our editorial team at Midori House.

This is a hands-on role for a journalist who can spot a strong story find the right people to tell it and bring it to life across print digital newsletters radio and events. You will research fact-check pitch and write while taking ownership of everything from features and photoshoots to product call-ins and our online City Guides.

You will need excellent editorial judgement impeccable organisation and the ability to move quickly between stories platforms and priorities. You will understand Monocles distinctive perspective and be excited by the breadth of what we cover from international affairs and business to design travel culture and fashion.

What youll do

• Research pitch report and write original stories aligned with Monocles editorial outlook
• Take ownership of allocated stories pages and online City Guides from initial idea through to publication
• Research and fact-check content with accuracy and journalistic rigour
• Plan and deliver features interviews photo shoots and product call-ins
• Contribute across Monocles magazine digital platforms newsletters radio events and special projects
• Develop relationships with new and existing contributors interviewees and contacts around the world
• Collaborate closely with our editors sub-editors art photography and commercial teams
• Represent Monocle professionally when working with guests interviewees readers and high-profile figures

What were looking for

• At least two to three years experience within a busy globally minded editorial environment
• Strong writing research editing and fact-checking skills
• Sound editorial judgement and an instinct for angles that feel relevant and distinctive to Monocle
• A developing international network of contacts and the confidence to build new relationships
• A genuine interest in global affairs business design travel culture and the way people live
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several deadlines at once
• A proactive resourceful approach and a willingness to get involved wherever needed
• The flexibility to travel when stories and projects require it

About Monocle

Launched in London in 2007 Monocle is an independent global media brand covering international affairs business design culture travel fashion and more. Today our world includes a magazine daily newsletters a round-the-clock radio station international events shops e-commerce and cafés.

With headquarters bureaux and retail outposts in London Paris Zürich Tokyo Merano and Hong Kong we are proud to be a source of inspiration analysis and ideas for a discerning global audience.

The details

The role is based at Midori House our Marylebone headquarters and reports to the Editor. This is a full-time permanent and office-based position working from 09.30 to 18.30.

What we offer:

• Discounts across Monocle shops and cafés
• Breakfast at Midori House five days a week
• Health and life insurance
• 23 days of annual leave plus a seven-day Christmas shutdown and eight UK bank holidays
• A dog-friendly office in the heart of Marylebone

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.