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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