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Assistant Editor
Our client is seeking an Assistant Editor to work on its flagship monthly publication and associated website, reports, directories and worldwide conference events. The role offers the possibility of regular international travel to conduct editorial assignments or attend/deliver industry events in the Europe, Middle East/Africa, Asia and the Americas.
路 Based in Dorking路 拢35,000 - 拢45,000 plus bonuses路 Hybrid available following completion of training period (3 days in the office, 2 days wfh)路 International travel路 42.5 hours per week路 20 days holiday per annum路 Health insurance路 Life assurance
Job specification:路 Reporting to the Managing Editor and work alongside an experienced editorial team to produce a monthly magazine, a range of respected business intelligence products, webinars and international conferences.路 Editing and layout of articles for publication in print and online路 Generating editorial ideas for features, interviews and online content路 Managing the editorial and production process, including liaising with authors, and working to monthly deadline路 Conducting industry research and writing country reports路 Producing daily/weekly newsletters路 Developing regular social media campaigns on LinkedIn路 Project manage international conferences and webinar activities, including programme development, speaker acquisition and marketing路 Represent magazine at international conferences
Person specification:路 Educated to degree level (minimum 2:1)路 Previous relevant publishing experience including proofreading, editing/layout and magazine production along with web publishing is essential路 Exceptional writing and editing skills, plus a good standard of numeracy路 A background in conferences would be beneficial but not essential路 An interest in global economic development, industry and technology will be an advantage路 Strong organisational skills; ability to work to daily and monthly deadlines路 Competent in Word, Excel and a range of publishing software (InDesign, Photoshop etc)路 Proficiency with publishing software and digital platforms路 Willingness to develop a deep understanding of a major global industrial sector路 Ability to undertake international travel
