Position Overview & Specifications

Proactive Publications Ltd requires a full-time Editorial Assistant for its portfolio of B2B magazines. These currently include: Inside Sustainability; Inside Marine; Inside Oil & Gas; and Inside Food & Drink.

Day-to-day activities and responsibilities include:

Writing features on particular companies and/or industries following interviews with leading professionals in their respected field(s)
Creating content for all titles as per the print schedules
Sub-editing and approving content (both articles and adverts) for layout and final printing
Editing press releases and writing news stories for print and online
Managing social media output
General editorial duties, including proofreading and some copy writing

The candidate:

Ability to work quickly and accurately as part of a small team
Demonstrable time management skills and experience of meeting deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication
Capacity to learn to understand trade content and concepts
A degree-level qualification

This role would best suit a Journalism / English (or related degree) Graduate with relevant work based experience, however candidates who show a keenness and capability to progress in an editorial based role (regardless of experience or education) will also be considered.

Proactive Publications Ltd is a media business located in its own modern building in Gorleston. With staff welfare being of paramount importance to us, we offer a shorter five-day working week (Friday mornings only, no Saturdays or Sundays), staff pension, onsite parking, staff games room and recreational areas, fun days in and out of the office and a friendly working environment.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4.30pm
Friday 7:30am to 11:30pm
36 hours per week
Pay: From £19,500 per year (depending on experience)

Please send CV and covering letter to Phil Nicholls, the Editorial Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £19,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: