This position is remote working however you must be able to commute to London for events and meetings, maybe monthly.Travel expenses paid
Great entry level opportunity
Job description
A leading B2B publisher is looking for a Journalist/Editorial assistant to join their busy digital/print editorial team.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); strong written and verbal communication skills; a meticulous eye for detail; a sound knowledge of grammar and punctuation, and excellent organisational skills.
Day-to-day duties can include writing daily news stories, editing, proofing, uploading digital content, sourcing images and posting on social media.
The role requires a hard-working, enthusiastic individual who is capable of managing their own workload, while also working well as part of a team.
Main responsibilities:
* Sourcing and writing daily news stories
* Writing stories and appointments
* Editing and proofing editorial copy across the publications
* Meeting print and digital deadlines
* Promoting news, features and other content through social media
* Assisting team members during production cycles while managing own workload
* Uploading digital content to the company website
* Facilitating at judging days and attending company awards events in London
Knowledge/Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or similar
• Excellent editing and proofing skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to be proactive and work efficiently on your own without supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good team player: friendly, helpful and enthusiastic
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office packages and a working knowledge of WordPress and InDesign (although not essential)
Job Type:
* Full-time, permanent
* Working remotely but within commuting distance to London to attend events (award shows, judging days) as needed
Travel expenses