Deals Research and Writer (Short term, fixed term contract)

Job Description

Please note, this is a short-term, fixed term contract, supporting us until the end of 2024. This position will start immediately and so you will need to be available to join us in the next week or two.

MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) is the UK’s biggest consumer website. It provides millions of users with free, independent, editorially-led information about all things money. The goal for everyone working at MSE is simple – we’re dedicated to cutting consumer bills and fighting hard for financial justice for everyone. We get around 16m Money Savers to our website every month. Our weekly email is full of exclusive deals, tricks and MoneySaving guides, all aimed at helping people make the most of their cash. The MSE Forum is a lively and supportive community, with more than two million users taking part in thousands of discussions, ranging from making the most of your credit card to good old-fashioned thrifty budgeting. In addition, our Cheap Energy Club takes the hard work out of switching energy and saving on energy bills while Credit Club is a great way of managing an array of financial decisions.

But what really makes MSE stand-out from the crowd is the Editorial Code, which lies at the heart of everything we do. Regardless of your role at MSE, it’s everybody’s job to champion the consumer - and that makes us a truly unique, exciting and rewarding place to work. If you are inspired by what we do or see yourself as a passionate consumer champion, and have the grit and enthusiasm along with the skills we seek, a career in MSE might just be the right career step you are looking for.

Why Our Role?

We are looking for a talented Deals Researcher & Writer to join our editorial team in our central London office for a three-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate needs to be organised, have a keen eye for detail and quickly be able to get their head around complex topics.

The Deals Researcher & Writer role is accountable for researching deals and writing content as well as keeping their assigned sections up to date. You will need a passion for hunting down the best possible deal with the end user always in mind. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative money saver with an eye for a bargain and a hunger to be the first to tell our users about a great deal.

You will have a list of deals and features content that you will regularly keep up to date, as well as maintaining relationships with retailers and contacts. You will report to the Deals & Features editor.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

• Finding and investigating deals
• Writing and researching money saving tips
• Contributing to the Deals Hunters blog, creating new content around deals, glitches and loopholes
• Checking current content to make sure it’s up to date and accurate
• Ensure content always stays on message in line with the MSE Mantras
• Focussing on the design and structure of the content, always considering the user experience. Always ask “are we directing our users in the best possible way?”
• Taking responsibility for key retailers, producing regular content for the website and weekly email
• Seeking out new contacts and building a network of deals suppliers.
• Working on the deals-related guides, keeping them updated
• Correctly prioritising workload to ensure all updates are completed within deadlines/target timeframes.

What do you need to excel in this role?

Essential:

• High levels of accuracy
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Understanding of how to structure and edit content so that it works online
• Genuine passion for money saving
• Knowledge of consumer and personal finance, including deals, promotions, offers, products and tips
• Experience of writing in an editorial environment
• Good communication skills
• Proven ability to work to deadlines/targets
• Strong evidence of effective time management / prioritisation skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Journalistic hunger for a story and confidence to push for more information

Nice to have:

• Familiarity using content management systems
• Experience of writing online
• Work experience at a deals or vouchers website
• SEO
• Google Analytics or other analytics
  

At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.

Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.

We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Laura at laura.hughes@monygroup.com

We believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.