Freelance // Content Specialist
Location: GB, , London
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Function: Public Relations
Company profile: At LendInvest fundamentally changing the way people think about their savings, investments and how you get a mortgage. We're the new generation of finance, which is far less stuffy as we are building a new way to do things - and having some fun along the way. If you want to be part of building the future of finance, then we'd love to hear from you. LendInvest has been prominently recognised as a leader for its growth and innovation. We are based in a prime central London building, with a very cool work environment.LendInvest is a direct employer and we therefore do not work with any recruitment agencies. Recruiters, please do not spam us, we are not interested in hearing from you.For a look at what we're creating, you can see more on our site at: #URL_a472ef05be663cdc9df7eb234d26330394196f039430435745cd6695790fd82e#
Description: We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic copywriter / freelance journalist to deliver regular, high quality content to drive online conversations.LendInvest is the worlds largest peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for real estate mortgages, and we're the 4th largest P2P platform in the UK. The successful candidate will be keeping abreast with industry trends and have a keen interest and knowledge of property and finance.Interested?Send us your CV and a cover letter. Tell us what companies you think create great content and link to previous work that demonstrates your creative flair.
Requirements: The role will entail;Creating high quality and engaging content for our online channels, predominantly our blog (at least one article per week)Researching and analysing trends in the UK mortgage market and economic news related to personal financeUnderstanding SEO best practice to ensure each content piece is optimised to increase online trafficKnowledge of personal finance products from peer-to-peer lending accounts to ISAsWriting opinion pieces in reaction to industry news and developing a “voice” for LendInvestAbility to assess new opportunities to drive online engagement with users via compelling and interesting contentWorking closely with the Communications Manager to ensure all copy is relevant to our audience and our brand message is clearly communicated throughout all contentYou’re passionate about writing with:At least 2 years of experience in a copywriter/freelance journalist/content role, writing on either:the tech industry, orthe UK mortgage market (ie able to show a working knowledge of MMR, and other current mortgage market issues) orthe property market (ie able to show a working knowledge of current issues within the UK property market such as stamp duty increases, a possible ‘mansion tax’, and commercial to residential conversions etc)A portfolio of work which demonstrates the quality of your writing as well as an understanding of the property and finance marketExperience in creating optimised content that’ll contribute to increase web traffic and online conversionsExcellent written English, combining create flair and good grammarAbility to work to deadlines and great attention to detail
Benefits: Lots of new project opportunities to get involved with;Opportunity to attend conferences/seminars to expand your knowledge and further your education;Fully stocked fridge and pantry with light breakfast available every day, fresh fruit and more food, beverages & snacks than you could ever eat;Weekly team lunches;Subsidised gym membership (with pool);Opportunity to grow your role within our rapidly growing business;Easy commute to Central London office (Fitzrovia);
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