Editorial Assistant

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: * Assist with copy/layout proofing including fact-checking and making editorial contributions (writing/editing) * 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 * Assist with producing, maintaining and growing social media presence * Attend in person trade/live events as needed, interviewing, photographing and gathering content for print and socials * Other admin duties in the team such as digitisation of print archives etc Skills & experience required: * A formal qualification in English, Journalism, Media, Communications or related (or equivalent) * Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and Canva or similar * Strong social media experience and a keen interest in getting into publishing and editorial work * Strong attention to detail and great content creation/content writing skills * Confident interviewing on and off camera for video and written content Salary, hours and company benefits: * Circa £28,000 * Monday to Friday 40 hours a week * 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 Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy