Journalist/Editorial Assistant

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