Golf Monthly is hiring!

Golf Monthly is looking for a bright and articulate Junior Technical Writer with a passion and understanding of the game of golf

Golf Monthly Open 2013

Position: Junior Technical Writer Location: The Blue Fin Building, London

Golf Monthly, the UK's leading golf media brand, is looking to fill an entry level position on its technical content (equipment and instruction) team, working across both digital and print platforms.

We are searching for a bright, articulate Junior Technical Writer to further enhance Golf Monthly's reputation as the most authoritative source of technical content. The successful candidate will have:

- A genuine passion for golf with a good understanding of all areas of the game, including golf equipment, and an appreciation of the technical aspects of the golf swing - An ability to write interesting and easy-to-understand practical content within the complex areas of equipment and instruction - The editing skills to adapt content to different print and digital platforms - Excellent time-management and organizational skills and be able to work to strict deadlines - An interest and keen understanding of social media - A willingness to work with key brands and figures within the golf industry to further build our reputation as the UK's leading golf media brand.

Applying:

Please send your application to neil_tappin@ipcmedia.com including the following:

- CV - Covering letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role

Plus...

- A list of your five favourite golf websites and brief summary of what makes them standout? - The five most interesting golf-related Twitter accounts you follow and brief summary of what makes them standout? - List three equipment launches that have caught your attention over the last 12 months and explain what made them standout? - Which Tour-player golf swings impress you most and why?

Closing Date: Friday 20 September, 2013

Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 

Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X