1. Position: Editorial Assistant
2. Salary: £28,000
3. Location: Eastbourne
4. Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week
5. Free parking and close to public transport links, flexible working hours, hybrid working after probation, pension scheme, healthcare scheme, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure
We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join a leading international organisation who work in the technology for the entertainment sector.
As the Editorial Assistant, a newly created role, you’ll work with the marketing team to support the company’s industry leading online and print magazine. Working across print, web and social media the Editorial Assistant will:
6. Assist with copy/layout proofing including fact-checking and making editorial contributions (writing/editing)
7. Proof, edit and upload daily online news to the web, reformat articles from the print edition to be ‘featured articles’ and other web-based duties
8. Assist with producing, maintaining and growing social media presence
9. Attend in person trade/live events as needed, interviewing, photographing and gathering content for print and socials
10. Other admin duties in the team such as digitisation of print archives etc
Skills & experience required:
11. A formal qualification in English, Journalism, Media, Communications or related (or equivalent)
12. Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and Canva or similar
13. Strong social media experience and a keen interest in getting into publishing and editorial work
14. Strong attention to detail and great content creation/content writing skills
15. Confident interviewing on and off camera for video and written content
Salary, hours and company benefits:
16. Circa £28,000
17. Monday to Friday 40 hours a week
18. Free parking and close to public transport links
19. Flexible working hours
20. Hybrid working after probation
21. Pension scheme
22. Healthcare scheme
23. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.