Junior Assistant (Commerce)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Junior Assistant (Commerce)
Location: DMGT Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect:
- 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
- Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
- Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary.
- DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
- Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted dining cards
Plus many other benefits….
Job Introduction
MailMetroMedia is seeking a Junior Assistant to join our growing team to help us create compelling shopping-focused content including longer lead reviews, features and videos.
Do you have an interest in the affiliate and commerce industry? Do you want to work with and learn from a vibrant and rapidly growing team?
The Junior Assistant will assist in all aspects of the team's growth and success, whilst being exposed to all aspects of the team's business, including: articles published on MailOnline and Metro.co.uk, social video, syndication to other sites and platforms, newsletters, affiliate networks and clients
Main Responsibilities
- Scouring the internet to find the best deals for our readers
- Assist Head of Commerce in analysis and reporting
- Assist in all logistics e.g. arranging products for testing
- Produce internal and external presentations
- Liaise with other websites within our wider group e.g. on affiliate linking opportunities
- Responsible for all internal booking and procurement procedures
- Work with the Commerce Editor and Affiliates Manager to ensure we are securing the best deals in market
Person Specification
- An interest in working in the affiliate/commerce industry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organised and with an attention to detail
- Computer literate, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
About dmg::media
dmg media's brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, i, MailOnline, Mail Plus, metro.co.uk and inews.co.uk reach more than 11m people daily in the UK.* Globally, our brands reach 180m unique browsers every month.** In March 2021, the business acquired the world's leading science title, New Scientist.
dmg media's newsbrands are expert at getting to the bottom of the stories most relevant to their readers.
*PAMCo 1 2020 ** Omniture April 2021
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
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: Publishing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Assistant (Commerce) roles across DMGT'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 Publishing.
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 £28,200 - £75,033 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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