editorial assistant

editorial assistant Maidstone, England

Hand Media International Limited
Full Time Maidstone, England 25000 - 22000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic consumer Assistant Editor to join our editorial team. We are an established and successful publishing and events company which writes, designs, edits and publishes 8 publications and hosts several international virtual events across a range of industries. Our brands include a mix of B2B and consumer publications and events, hosted and circulated across international and national platforms, all of which are produced in-house, further highlighting the diverse reach of the company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the editorial output of one of the company’s leading consumer magazines. This will include planning and writing unique features, interviewing industry icons and musicians and arranging commentary with market experts. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring relevant and optimised news is written/edited and published online to reach the maximum possible audience and shared on our social media platforms.

The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the publication’s Sales Manager and Marketing team, to ensure that all advertising content is supplied on time to the Design team. Therefore, the candidate must be organised, driven and thrive in a high-pressured media environment.

The role is varied, and we are looking for an experienced Assistant Editor to join the growing team.

Requirements

  • Write in-depth editorial about specific industry verticals focused on country music
  • Manage time and regularly hit deadlines
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Create and maintain strong editorial relationships with clients and association leads
  • Organise and plan content for magazines via email, phone, live events and in-person
  • Maintain online news and social media accounts
  • Be the face of the magazine brand and represent the company professionally in the industry
  • Thrive in a high pressure environment
  • Be able to work as a team, but also to work autonomously

Desirable

  • Two plus years industry experience and/or a degree in English literature or Journalism
  • Knowledge of virtual events/webinars/conferences
  • Strong SEO knowledge
  • Experience using Wordpress, Microsoft suite (ExCel, Word, Sharepoint, Teams)

The package

  • Salary from £22 – £25K
  • Hybrid working (home/office working)
  • Company social days
  • Early finish for team drinks on Fridays (provided by the company)
  • Pension scheme

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

editorial assistant
Hand Media International Limited

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