Description

Closing Date: 07-Jul-2024

We are on the look out for someone well-versed in car accessories; from RC drift cars to snow foam, you will be knowledgeable across many categories but grounded enough to know not every reader knows ceramic from carnauba. We're looking for someone to get their hands mucky testing the latest crop of pressure washers one day and a selection of dash cams the next, turning their hands-on experience into a piece of content packed with expertise and authority.
As a Commercial Content Writer, you will produce engaging and authoritative content that helps and informs our audience and maximises affiliate revenue for Bauer’s portfolio of auto websites. As well as writing new best car care roundups and reviews, you will be continually optimising existing content designed to deliver direct revenue, ensuring it is seen by the largest possible audience and leads to conversion.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the editor/deputy editor with planning and implementation of the content strategy, drawing on expertise from around the business to ensure the subjects we are covering are relevant and topical
Create and optimise high-quality content across autos designed to deliver affiliate revenue and precisely meet the needs of our valued audience
Organise and conduct detailed product testing, both for stand alone reviews and group tests
This includes researching, planning and writing comprehensive product tests and buying guides according to editorial guidelines and in line with current SEO standards
Creating accompanying photo and video material to provide our users with the best offers tailored to their needs in all relevant media formats
Working to agreed key performance targets including article upload and update goals
Develop high-quality working relationships with relevant editorial contacts and external partners
What you’ll bring
A love of all things automotive, from paintwork to wheel care and the latest driver assistance tech
You are excellent in written and communication skills
You have a collaborative mindset, can-do attitude with a willingness to get involved and a hunger to learn more
A keen interest in content creation and optimisation using CMS and Microsoft programs
At best, you already have some experience in writing product tests and know how to best support and advise readers in their purchasing decisions
An understanding of SEO
You have excellent time management as well as an understanding of prioritisation, are self-organised and have a hands-on mentality
Desirable - experience in using image editing software
Desirable - a working knowledge of affiliate marketing and online partnerships/trends
Desirable - experience in driving affiliate revenue in an agency/retailer or publisher environment would be a bonus
Closing Date: Sunday 7th July
Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days 
Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development 
Opportunity to buy additional holiday
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
Company pension 
Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives  
Discounted high street vouchers
About Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media Group has become an enduringly successful media corporation by focusing on creating content that matters most to millions of people around the world: from print and online publishing to radio and money-helper services for consumers, as well as sales and marketing services for SMB. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer focuses on the long term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our increasingly diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 15,000 shares a passion – to deliver content and services that are popular with, and helpful to, our customers and partners.
As the UK’s biggest selling magazine publisher, we create iconic and influential magazine media brands, digital properties and associated consumer and B2B live events for diverse, passionate audiences.  We reach 25 million consumers through our portfolio, which includes heat, Grazia, Closer, Empire, Motor Cycle News, Parkers, Mother& Baby, TV Choice, Take a Break, Bella, Yours, Garden News and Country Walking.  Our scale, coupled with the breadth of our portfolio, gives us an advantage over pure play magazine competitors. It also gives us a huge responsibility - our brands become the lens through which our audiences see the world, and for this reason, we take our responsibilities as a media outlet very seriously, recognising that we are responsible for shaping perceptions in the wider world.
Belonging at Bauer Mission statement
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.
What we will offer you
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.
Our mental health at work
We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.
Learning and Development
As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.
Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.
Bauer Core Values
Passion
We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.
Excellence
Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.
Trust
We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.