Editorial Assistant
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Editorial Assistant to support our growing editorial team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their media career who is passionate about transport, storytelling and digital publishing.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our content pipeline running smoothly through supporting article production, owning social media and multimedia content, managing schedules and helping ensure everything we publish meets our high editorial standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Publishing: Assist with editing and publishing articles across Zag Daily platforms
* Research: Monitor industry trends and suggest relevant story ideas
* Writing: Support with writing news stories and contribute to our weekly newsletter
* Social Media Management: Curate engaging social media copy aligned with published articles and support the day-to-day scheduling and publishing of posts across LinkedIn, X and Instagram
* Fact Checking: Ensure stories are accurate and free from errors, maintaining Zag’s high editorial standards
* Event Coverage: Attend industry events to assist on content capture and producing digital assets for our platform
* Multimedia: Assist in sourcing and creating visuals across newsletters, website and social channels
What We're Looking For
* Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* A genuine interest in sustainable transport and new mobility
* Familiarity with digital publishing tools and CMS platforms
* A collaborative mindset with good communication skills
* Demonstrable interest/experience in journalism or content creation
* Experience with social media management tools
* Multimedia skills (image editing, video, or audio)
This position is a UK-based role with opportunity to work from our office in East London on a hybrid basis. You will report to our Editor, with support from across the editorial team.
How to Apply
Please apply via Linkedin or send your CV and a covering letter to explaining why you are suitable for the role, along with a personal portfolio or examples of relevant work.