Editorial Assistant

YachtCharterfleet - The Luxury Yacht Charter Marketplace

Consumers can find and book their dream yacht through YachtCharterFleet, the world's leading luxury yacht charter comparison site. They can view ALL superyachts available to rent, get expert advice from our comprehensive destination guides and be inspired by our bespoke superyacht itineraries. We connect them with a knowledgeable local charter broker to help plan and book their fully-crewed private yachting vacation.

We are currently seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our digital content team. This will be a entry-level position perfect for a candidate who has recently graduated or finished a related internship in the Digital, Communications and PR sector. As the Editorial Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the editorial team in creating and publishing high-quality content for our digital audiences.

You will be exposed to a wide range of duties across the editorial department so you will be able to build you career with the right foundation. To be successful in this position you will be both independent and able to work closely with others. The role is office based from our Head Office in the heart of Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

Our passion for the yachts runs deep, and we believe in making bold moves to ensure a bright and buoyant future for the yachting industry - from shipyard to client. We are steadfast in our mission to ensure consumers can access all the information they need to charter their dream yacht, and this comes through in our content.

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Responsibilities:

• Assist the editorial team in researching, writing, and editing articles and news stories
• Familiarise yourself with the company editorial preferences
• Work with the team to create engaging content, including articles, news and features
• Monitor industry news and developments to identify potential story opportunities
• Use industry press releases and turn them into engaging and useful content appropriate for our audience
• Proofread and fact-check articles before publication
• Assist with social media content creation and posting
• Collaborate with other teams within the company to ensure the smooth running of our publication
• Picture selection and basic editing
• Undertake general administrative and clerical duties

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Experience & Essential Skills:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong sense of what constitutes clear, concise and articulate writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel

Advantageous, but not essential:

• Experience working in a digital media environment
• Experience in writing and publishing articles
• Basic knowledge of the yachting industry
• Basic knowledge of SEO principles
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

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What We Can Offer

Apart from a great team to work with in a friendly environment, we offer all employees a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Career progression opportunities

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If you are passionate about yachting (or can be) and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tunbridge Wells: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: YCF0768