Creative Writer / Editor

MENG is a small, entrepreneurial company with endless curiosity and big ambitions.  We are seeking an experienced Creative Writer / Novelist / Literary Non-Fiction Author to work with the founder of the company to finalise the manuscript of a memoir. This is an ideal job for someone with proven creative writing skills who is looking for a long-form project.

About the role

You will be:

• Working with the founder of the company to refine the existing manuscript of a memoir to a publishable standard.

Experience / skills required

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of creative writing and storytelling to a publishable standard, ideally in the form of a novel/literary non-fiction
• The ability to tell non-fiction stories in a compelling, novelistic style, drawing on techniques from fiction
• A polished writing style, showing sensitivity to emotion and place
• The ability to structure stories across a manuscript the length of a novel
• The capacity to weave deeper philosophical or psychological insights into non-fiction stories
• The ability to edit the writing of others to a publishable standard
• The flexibility to shift focus and pursue new ideas when needed
• The ability to establish rapport with colleagues.

The offer

• This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential to review. 
• There is room for working flexibly, from 1 to 2 days a week. 
• Most work can be done remotely, though you must be able to attend frequent meetings in London. 
• Competitive salary is based on experience and hours worked. Immediate start.

Please note that, due to the high number of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Resources

The links below include some of the draft chapters from the memoir.

https://www.meng.co.uk/book-1-chapter-2-my-city

https://www.meng.co.uk/book-2-chapter-1-tv-1982

https://www.meng.co.uk/book-3-chapter-24-transit-2016

For the founder’s bio please access: meng.co.uk/mengs-story

To learn more about MENG, please visit our website at meng.co.uk and our Instagram page at instagram.com/menglondon.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, along with a covering letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role to hr@meng.co.uk