Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant London Salary: £24000 - £26000pa (depending on experience) Location: Covent Garden, London Job type: Full time (potential for hybrid) Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Media, Editing, English or similar) Essential: A hard-working, enthusiastic individual who is capable of managing their own workload, while also working well as part of a team. About the company: A leading international multi-channel Media group, with a portfolio spanning across print, digital and events (UK & overseas). Day-to-day duties: Editing, proofing, commissioning, uploading digital content, sourcing images and writing marketing materials Main responsibilities: * Editing and proofing editorial and marketing copy across the publications * Commissioning editorial content and maintaining strict deadlines * Writing e-newsletters, headlines and other marketing copy * Meeting print and digital deadlines and maintaining strong relationships with clients * Uploading digital content to the company website * Using social media to promote news, features and other content * Assisting team members during production cycles while managing own workload * Liaising with the Sales and Design teams Knowledge/Skills Required: * Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Media, Editing, 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 * Proficiency in the Microsoft Office packages and a working knowledge of InDesign (desirable) * Good team player: friendly, helpful and enthusiastic