Staff Writer, Android Central

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Bath, Somerset, England, GBR
In-Office
27K-30K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Produces digital journalism for Android Central, including news, product reviews, buying guides, and how-to articles. Tests smartphones, wearables, and Google ecosystem products; covers launches and breaking technology news; develops relationships with manufacturers, developers, and PR partners; and collaborates with editorial, video, and audience teams. Uses content management systems, SEO tools, and audience analytics to improve content reach and performance.
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Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join
Android Central is one of the most trusted technology publications online. We guide millions of readers through the Android operating system, smartphones, wearables, and the wider Google ecosystem.
Supported by an engaged community of tech enthusiasts, our editorial team produces in-depth buyer's guides, honest reviews, and accessible how-to advice. You'll join a collaborative team of writers and editors dedicated to helping everyday users make confident decisions.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Senior Editor or Editor-in-Chief, you'll produce engaging digital journalism across news, reviews, buying guides, and how-to articles. You'll cover major mobile launches, test new smartphones and wearables, and explain complex software updates in accessible ways. Working remotely in the UK, you'll collaborate closely with our video, social, and audience teams to maximise the reach of your coverage.
You'll use content management systems, search engine optimisation tools, and audience analytics platforms to deliver high-performing technology content.

  • Write engaging news, product reviews, buying guides, and how-to articles on Android technology.
  • Conduct testing of mobile hardware, wearables, and Google ecosystem products.
  • Cover major product launches, developer events, and breaking technology news.
  • Build positive relationships with technology manufacturers, developers, and PR partners.
  • Collaborate with editorial, video, and audience teams to expand content reach.
  • Utilise audience analytics and search optimisation tools to improve content outcomes.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience writing digital editorial content, ideally within technology or consumer journalism.
  • Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content discovery platforms.
  • Clear storytelling skills with an ability to explain complex technology topics.
  • Familiarity with audience analytics tools to track content performance.
  • Collaborative and experimental with new digital storytelling formats.
  • A genuine interest in Android, Google, and the mobile technology landscape.

What we offer

  • Uncapped leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
  • Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
  • Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
  • Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £26,500 - £30,000

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week from our Bath Office

Internal job family level: Editorial 7 (E7)

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

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

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.

Skills Required

  • Experience writing digital editorial content
  • Technology or consumer journalism experience
  • Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content discovery platforms
  • Clear storytelling skills and ability to explain complex technology topics
  • Familiarity with audience analytics tools
  • Collaborative approach and willingness to experiment with new digital storytelling formats
  • Genuine interest in Android, Google, and the mobile technology landscape

Future (futureplc.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and HSA/FSA options for eligible U.S. and Canadian employees. This breadth indicates a robust core health offering in those regions.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. employees can access a 401(k) with company matching, and some other countries have pension arrangements or contributions. These provisions point to meaningful employer-backed retirement support across markets.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Uncapped annual leave is available in the UK, U.S., Canada, and Czechia. This suggests wide-ranging time-off flexibility across multiple regions.

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The Company
HQ: Bath
3,652 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

We are Future. The global platform for specialist media. We create expert original content that connects people to their passions across a portfolio of over 230 phenomenal brands. Through our websites, magazines, events, and social spaces we reach 1 in 3 adults online in the UK and the US. Founded in 1985, we have grown significantly to a global business with over 3,000 colleagues. We are the largest magazine publisher in the UK with a combined circulation of more than 3 million across our publications. We innovate through our proprietary technology, diversify our audiences across new platforms, and acquire and launch new brands every year. We’ve got an ambitious plan to build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities. We’re connectors, creators, experience makers

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