Role: Bikepacking and gravel beat reporter

We are seeking a creative writer and reporter who wants to bring their passion for gravel riding, racing, and culture to a worldwide audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify interesting storylines from across the bikepacking and gravel landscapes and bring those to our audience with a unique voice and accurate reporting
• Manage and set direction for our small but growing bikepacking and gravel editorial team
• Execute regular evaluation of content analytics to inform editorial direction
• Review and edit all types of content for clarity, accuracy, and style
• Provide unique, high-quality coverage of significant events.
• Appear on podcasts and, occasionally, video

Experience and skills:

• Strong writing skills with a distinctive voice
• Deep understanding of bikepacking and gravel scenes and cultures
• Extensive contacts within bikepacking and gravel scenes
• Ability to sniff out untold stories
• Strong grasp of English grammar and usage and an ability to produce clean copy
• Comfortable using Adobe products (Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Comfortable working with a global team across multiple timezones via tools like Slack

Who we are

Escape believes that cycling is the most beautiful sport on earth. We wake up each morning to showcase its riches to those who love it, and to infect newcomers with the same passion we hold.

We believe this is a sport for everyone, and seek to see that reflected in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and never require specific degrees or certifications for consideration.

Location

Remote with occasional travel to races and events.

to apply

Email your CV and two writing samples to editor@escapecollective.com. Writing samples do not need to be previously published work, but they can be if you want. At least one should relate to the topics and beats covered by the position you’re applying for.

Role: Bikepacking beat reporter (part-time)

We are seeking a creative writer and reporter who wants to bring their passion for bikepacking and gravel racing and culture to a worldwide audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify interesting storylines from across the bikepacking and gravel landscapes and bring those to our audience with a unique voice and accurate reporting
• Review and edit all types of content for clarity, accuracy, and style
• Provide unique, high-quality coverage of significant events
• Appear on podcasts and occasionally video

Experience and skills:

• Strong writing skills with a distinctive voice
• Deep understanding of gravel and bikepacking scenes and culture
• Ability to sniff out untold stories
• Strong grasp of English grammar and usage and an ability to produce clean copy
• Comfortable using Adobe products (Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Comfortable working with a global team across multiple timezones via tools like Slack

Who we are

Escape believes that cycling is the most beautiful sport on earth. We wake up each morning to showcase its riches to those who love it, and to infect newcomers with the same passion we hold.

We believe this is a sport for everyone, and seek to see that reflected in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and never require specific degrees or certifications for consideration.

Location

Remote.

to apply

Email your CV and two writing samples to editor@escapecollective.com. Writing samples do not need to be previously published work, but they can be if you want. At least one should relate to the topics and beats covered by the position you’re applying for.

Role: Newsletter writer (part-time)

Engaging, succinct, clever, and comfortably astride the cycling news of the day, every day. Sound like you? Maybe you’re our newsletter writer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify interesting storylines from across the cycling landscape and bring the best of those stories to our audience in newsletter format
• Review and edit all types of content for clarity, accuracy, and style

Experience and skills:

• Strong writing skills with a distinctive voice
• Excellent nose for a story and ability to write and edit quickly
• Fluent in memes
• Strong grasp of English grammar and usage and an ability to produce clean copy
• Comfortable using Adobe products (Photoshop, Lightroom) as well as MailChimp
• Comfortable working with a global team across multiple timezones via tools like Slack

Who we are

Escape believes that cycling is the most beautiful sport on earth. We wake up each morning to showcase its riches to those who love it, and to infect newcomers with the same passion we hold.

We believe this is a sport for everyone, and seek to see that reflected in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and never require specific degrees or certifications for consideration.

Location

Remote. UK or EU time zones preferred.  

to apply

Email your CV and two writing samples to editor@escapecollective.com. Writing samples do not need to be previously published work, but they can be if you want. At least one should relate to the topics and beats covered by the position you’re applying for.

Role: Mountain bike beat reporter

We are seeking a creative writer and reporter who wants to bring their passion for mountain bike riding, racing, and culture to a worldwide audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify interesting storylines from across the mountain bike landscape and bring those to our audience with a unique voice and accurate reporting
• Review and edit all types of content for clarity, accuracy, and style
• Provide unique, high-quality coverage of significant events
• Appear on podcasts and, occasionally, video

Experience and skills:

• Strong writing skills with a distinctive voice
• Deep understanding of mountain bike racing and culture
• Excellent story identification and ability to write and edit quickly
• Strong grasp of English grammar and usage and an ability to produce clean copy
• Comfortable using Adobe products (Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Comfortable working with a global team across multiple timezones via tools like Slack

Who we are

Escape believes that cycling is the most beautiful sport on earth. We wake up each morning to showcase its riches to those who love it, and to infect newcomers with the same passion we hold.

We believe this is a sport for everyone, and seek to see that reflected in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and never require specific degrees or certifications for consideration.

Location

Remote with frequent travel to races and events.

to apply

Email your CV and two writing samples to editor@escapecollective.com. Writing samples do not need to be previously published work, but they can be if you want. At least one should relate to the topics and beats covered by the position you’re applying for.

Role: Insert your useful skill here

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re looking for until it smacks you in the face. This is your opportunity to do some smacking.

Do you have some skillset that doesn’t fit the roles above? Are you a master of the cycling-related haiku, or a creator of Roubaix-themed operatic arrangements? Do you take beautiful photos but only upside down? Do you just have a really good idea we should hear?

Drop that idea in a doc and upload it. Maybe upload some proof that you can execute on said idea as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Who knows

Experience and skills:

• Run what ya brung

Who we are

Escape believes that cycling is the most beautiful sport on earth. We wake up each morning to showcase its riches to those who love it, and to infect newcomers with the same passion we hold.

We believe this is a sport for everyone, and seek to see that reflected in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and never require specific degrees or certifications for consideration.

Location

Remote with frequent travel to races and events.

to apply

Email your CV and two writing samples to editor@escapecollective.com. Writing samples do not need to be previously published work, but they can be if you want. At least one should relate to the topics and beats covered by the position you’re applying for.