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Remote

Full-time

Editorial

Content Writer

Experience Level

Mid-level

Type

Full Time

Location

100% Remote

Salary

$12,000–$24,000 (depending on experience)

Time

40 hours per week

Position summary

We’re looking for a sharp, curious, and culturally tuned-in Content Writer to join the team behind London Summary, a growing newsletter that curates the most interesting stories, people, and happenings across the city. You’ll be part writer, part editor, and part detective, someone who can capture London’s essence in a few smart, engaging paragraphs. Your work will span news, business, culture, and lifestyle, helping readers feel more connected to London every morning. This is a remote role, but you must be based in the UK, with a genuine familiarity and feel for life in London.

Assignment

We want to see how you think, research, and write with clarity and voice. This task tests your ability to combine news judgment, storytelling, and editorial tone, the three traits that define our writers at House of Summary.

Task Overview

Create a short piece for London Summary, a daily newsletter that covers business, culture, city life, and the people shaping London today. Your goal is to show how you can write smart, concise, and engaging content that informs and entertains readers in just a few minutes.

Use the examples on the London Summary website as a guide for tone, structure, and style.

How to submit:

-Send your assignment as a single PDF (maximum two pages)-Subject line: Content Writer – [Your Name]-Email it to careers@houseofsummary.com

Job description

As a Content Writer for London Summary, you’ll be responsible for researching, writing, and editing stories that bring the city to life, from emerging business trends and cultural shifts to quirky local happenings. You’ll curate complex topics into short, witty, and human pieces that resonate with busy readers. You’ll also help shape the newsletter’s tone, pitch story ideas, and collaborate with editors, designers, and growth teams to refine the overall voice and experience. The ideal candidate has a sharp editorial instinct, a feel for London’s rhythm, and an ability to turn insight into irresistible copy.

Experience

  • Excellent written English and editorial judgment
  • Strong research and summarization skills
  • Experience writing for newsletters, magazines, or digital media
  • Deep curiosity about London’s people, culture, and politics
  • Attention to detail and comfort with fast-paced deadlines

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with SEO, analytics, and headline testing
  • Knowledge of local London publications and trends
  • Experience with CMS tools like Substack or Beehiiv
  • Light design instincts for layout or visuals

Benefits

  • Be part of London Summary’s editorial core as it grows
  • Freedom to pitch stories and shape tone
  • Flexible hours and creative autonomy
  • Work with a small, ambitious team that values quality, curiosity, and good humor

Join our team

We’re a global remote-first team of curious, driven, and creative people building the future of independent media. At House of Summary, you’ll work alongside editors, designers, and developers who value clarity, precision, and originality. We move fast, stay curious, and care deeply about what we create.

Apply now!

If you’re ready to join a fast-moving global media company and work with ambitious, creative people who value quality and initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

careers@houseofsummary.com

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