Editorial Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Editor to join our editorial team. We are an established and successful publishing and events company which writes, designs, edits and publishes 11 publications and hosts several international 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 some of the company’s leading B2B magazines. This will include planning and writing unique features, interviewing industry leaders and arranging commentary with market experts. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring relevant and optimised news is written 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 Project 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 Editor to join the growing team.
Requirements
- Write in-depth editorial about specific industry verticals
- Manage time and regularly hit deadlines
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Create and maintain strong editorial relationships with clients and relevant association relationships
- Organise and plan content for magazines via email, phone, at events and in-person
- Maintain online news and social media accounts with the help of the Assistant Editor
- Be the face of the magazine brand and represent the company professionally in the industry
- Thrive in high pressure environment
- Be able to work as a team, but also to work autonomously
The package
- Salary from £20 – £25K
- Hybrid working (home/office working)
- Company social days
- Early finish for team drinks on Fridays (provided by the company)
- Pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Editorial Assistant roles across Hand Media International Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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