Job Reference:

TM/00000003

Job Description:

The vacancy in the WIARD Promotions Press Team will mainly involve writing for the WIARD FM online magazine which is targeted at readers in the age range of 16-24 years old and primarily located in the East Midlands (Leicester, Nottingham, Loughborough, Derby and Peterborough) and is focused on music and fashion.

Whilst the role of journalist is not currently a paid position candidate should relish the fact the articles published in the on-line magazine will be included in the printed publications of our off-line partners.

Journalist/writers will be offered assignments on a weekly basis which will involve producing copy covering the following areas:

• news articles
• news features
• interviews (musical artists etc)
• concert/event reviews
• fashions shows
• music reviews

Person Specification:

Ideally a student of either; English, Journalism or any other media (or marketing) related discipline at;

• De Montfort University
• Leicester University
• Nottingham University
• Nottingham Trent University
• University of Derby

The candidate should possess a strong vocabulary and grammar with keen attention to detail. An interest in music, fashion and the entertainment industry in general would an advantage as alot of the work will involve covering entertainment news, artists features and events.

Skills Required:

• strong vocabulary
• good grammar
• creative writing style
• awareness of contemporary topics and events happening in the media

Pay/Allowance:

Voluntary role with fringe benefits

City:

Leicester

Closing Date:

January 12, 2009 9:00 am

Job Status:

Open

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