Editorial Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Medianett Publishing is looking for an editorial assistant to produce up to nine short stories per day across our three leading B2B titles, Bridging & Commercial, Development Finance Today, and BTL Insider. You will also provide research assistance for our bi-monthly print Bridging & Commercial Magazine and quarterly BTL Insider Magazine.
Based in central London, our ideal candidate for this role is someone who wants to cut their teeth in journalism, is hard-working, and driven by researching and writing exciting and accurate copy to tight deadlines.
You will have impeccable time management and IT skills, and be a team player.
As an editorial assistant, your job is to support every function of the editorial team. You will assist with the daily upkeep of our different sites by writing and uploading up to nine short stories (between 150-250 words) across our website. You will be responsible for setting up and scheduling our daily email news alerts and newsletters.
Working as part of a news team means every day is different, so the requirements of the editorial assistant role may vary depending on workload.
What's a must?
- A knowledge of media law - NCTJ qualification is desirable
- The ability to follow briefs and write high-quality news articles
- An interest in finance, property, the economy and politics
- Thorough knowledge and command of IT and experience using a CMS, or willingness to learn
- A positive attitude and a team player
- Great at managing time for multiple daily deadlines
- An eagerness to get lots of stories published with your by-line
Hours will be 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working: we operate a 4 days in, 1 day WFH rotation
- HIVE Annual Bonus Scheme
- Casual Dress
- An office close by to Hyde Park, Marble Arch and Oxford Circus
- Perkbox Subscription, offering discounts on major retailers and food
If this sounds like something for which you're suited, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 05/03/2023
Expected start date: 06/03/2023
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 Medianett Publishing'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 £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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