This is an office based role, with an option to work from home up to 6 days per month. We are based in a REMOTE LOCATION WHICH WILL REQUIRE A CAR TO TRAVEL TO Cranbrook, Kent.
Editorial Associate
Electronic Specifier is home to a family of technology publications covering everything from electronics and automation to IoT, procurement and startups. Our audiences include engineers, technical decision-makers, founders, project managers, procurement professionals and business leaders across a wide range of industries.
We're a growing, independent business, which means you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one. We encourage new ideas, value initiative, and give people the freedom to shape their role and develop their career as we continue to grow.
The role of Editorial Associate at Electronic Specifier is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in publishing.
Duties will include:
- Monitor upload and nurture relationships to create relevant editorial content for our family of technology publications. Must be comfortable growing their own social media profiles.
- Delegating content from editorial email inboxes for the various sites.
- Writing, editing and researching good quality editorial content across the magazine and website, including attending networking days, trade shows and other professional events to understand the latest surrounding tech startups.
- Supporting articles written with social media posts using social media scheduler.
- Work with the sales and marketing teams to create PRs supporting the growth of the magazines and their clients.
- Participating in on-camera journalism and marketing where relevant.
- Proof-reading and sub-editing content, as well as marketing material.
- Attending client meetings, trade shows and networking events on behalf of the company, including some overseas travel.
- Support the current managing editor in her absence to look after scheduling of the magazines.
A successful candidate must:
- Have excellent writing, editing, proof reading and communication skills;
- Comfortable meeting and networking with new people;
- Have an interest in technology;
- Have excellent computer and social media literacy;
- Have a proactive and flexible working attitude;
- Be able to work well as part of a team and have the initiative to work well and efficiently alone;
- Be able to work to tight deadlines;
- Minimum 1 year editorial experience;
- Journalism, Communications or Marketing qualification;
Company Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Option to work from home up to 6 days each month
- Anchor day
- Parking is free locally
- Company pension
- Team Building, Socials & Christmas Party
- 23 days holiday, plus an additional day of holiday over Christmas and your birthday (25), and public holidays. After two years, you'll gain an extra day of leave each year, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Cranbrook TN17 3JU for this job - this will require access to a car and a valid driving license?
Work Location: In person
