Commercial Copywriter (12m FTC)

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Commercial Copywriter

Location: Dundee, Aberdeen, Glasgow or London (Hybrid)

Full Time | Permanent

At DC Thomson, we've been telling stories, building communities and creating trusted brands for more than 120 years.

Today, our portfolio includes some of the UK's most recognised and loved brands, including The Beano, The Courier, The Press and Journal, Evening Express, The People's Friend, My Weekly, Bunkered and Stylist.

Behind those brands sits our Commercial Studio team, helping businesses connect with audiences through creative storytelling, branded content and commercial campaigns that deliver real results.

We're looking for a talented Commercial Copywriter to join that team.

This is an opportunity for a skilled writer who understands how to turn a brief into engaging content that delivers for both audiences and clients. You'll create compelling stories across print and digital platforms, working closely with commercial, creative and digital colleagues to produce content that is engaging, effective and aligned to campaign objectives.

Whether you're crafting a digital article optimised for search, developing content for a print campaign, or helping shape a wider multi-platform proposition, you'll play a key role in bringing commercial stories to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating high-quality branded content across print, digital and emerging formats.
• Turning client briefs into compelling, audience-focused stories.
• Producing SEO-optimised digital content that increases visibility, engagement and performance.
• Writing and editing content that is accurate, engaging and aligned to brand standards.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines across a varied campaign portfolio.
• Working closely with sales, design, ad operations and commercial colleagues to deliver integrated solutions.
• Using analytics and performance insights to continuously improve content effectiveness.
• Ensuring all print copy is delivered accurately and on time to fixed production deadlines.

Requirements

You'll be a confident storyteller with a strong editorial instinct and a commercial mindset. You'll understand how audiences consume content across different channels and know how to adapt your writing style to suit.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms.
• A good understanding of SEO principles, keyword optimisation and content performance.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with clients, stakeholders or commercial teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Experience within publishing, media, agency, marketing or branded content environments would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in talented writers who can demonstrate a passion for creating engaging commercial content.

Why Join DC Thomson?

At DC Thomson, you'll join a business built on creativity, innovation and storytelling.

You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the UK's most recognised media brands while helping shape commercial content that reaches millions of readers, subscribers and consumers every month.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values fresh ideas, audience insight and continuous improvement, with the freedom to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of brands.

What We Offer

We care about our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including:

• Hybrid working
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

If you're passionate about storytelling, commercial creativity and creating content that delivers results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the next chapter of commercially driven storytelling at DC Thomson.

Closing date for applications 28th September 2026