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Staff Writer, The Week Junior

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
Research and write daily features for The Week Junior and The Week Junior Science+Nature; pitch ideas at weekly news conferences; support editors; produce interviews; contribute to podcasts and social channels; represent the brand at events; help develop special editions and spin-offs.
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If you're a skilled writer with a keen interest in what's going on in the world and a passion for communicating with children, you could be a staff writer on The Week Junior – the award-winning weekly current affairs magazine for 8 to 14-year-olds – and its sibling The Week Junior Science+Nature, which is published every four weeks.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Editor, you'll be working across both magazines, researching and writing on a range of topics every day. These could be anything from a story about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to a debate about whether aliens exist or a face-to-face interview with a famous children's author or illustrator.

You'll attend a weekly news conference, where you'll pitch your own ideas for the events and subjects we should be covering, and you'll support the editors with their day-to-day responsibilities. You'll also be pitching future features, coming up with ideas for special editions and spin-offs, representing the brand at events, contributing to our podcasts and getting to know our readers.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve
  • A qualification in journalism
  • Experience using InDesign
  • Experience writing for a high-frequency print publication
  • Experience in writing for social media
  • Experience contributing to podcasts and/or other broadcast media
What's in it for you

The expected salary for this role is £29,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working 3 days from the office, 2 from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

  • Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
  • Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E7

Closing date for applications, end of play Monday 22nd June 2026.

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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