Festival/ Events Content Writer

Description: Locations - (All UK) Work from home

Licklist is a pioneering social platform integrated with a national directory of nightclubs, bars and music festivals… We are looking for an Online Content Intern to join our expanding team.

The successful candidate will be involved in writing and editing news articles, guides and reviews for the new Licklist version 2.0 desktop site and mobile app.

Licklist will be attending over 100 festivals in the summer of 2020, we won't just be attending the festivals but will also be writing reviews and articles to promote them. Once the festival has successfully passed we will also be needing to write post-festival reviews.

This is a great opportunity for yourselves to work alongside large festival organisations and to see yourself featured on our Licklist Festival Page.

We are looking for a candidate who is fun, enthusiastic and has a confident personality. They have to be proactive, committed, highly organised, with strong and creative writing skills. This should be complemented by their welcoming and professional manor towards venues and general public.

This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on an essential role in the marketing and promotion of a unique social media network site.

Responsibilities include:

Researching and creating news content
Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances
Being able to use relevant software ensuring news is kept up to date
Promoting content via Facebook, Twitter and other social media
Networking and developing contacts
Writing website and advertisement copy
Skills & Education:

GCSE grade B or above in English literature, media studies or alike.
A level or degree in English literature, journalism, media or similar (beneficial)
Excellent grammar and spelling skills
An eye for detail
A good imagination and visual sense
Capable of working to deadlines in a pressured environment.
Demonstrate common sense when posed with socially sensitive issues and be able to identify any potential legal ramifications.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
This 3-month internship is expenses only and 3 - 4 articles per week (flexible hours can be agreed). Reasonable expenses will be covered. Requires ability to work from home with a fast broadband connection and own laptop.

If you are interested and you think you have the correct skills and personality and would like to apply for this role, please send your CV along with a cover letter.


Qualifications
GCSE grade B or above in English literature, media studies or alike.
A level or degree in English literature, journalism, media or similar (beneficial)
Excellent grammar and spelling skills
An eye for detail
A good imagination and visual sense
Capable of working to deadlines in a pressured environment.
Demonstrate common sense when posed with socially sensitive issues and be able to identify any potential legal ramifications.
Accuracy and attention to detail.