Assistant Editor

RADIO SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

The opportunity

The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) is looking for an assistant editor to join the team that produces its suite of RadCom publications and manages its news desk.

The successful candidate will be involved in everything from magazine production and sub-editing to writing articles and planning content. You will be a core part of the editorial team, working closely with (and being managed by) the RadCom Managing Editor.

Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will:

• Commission articles and liaise with authors on their articles
• Sub-edit copy sent in by contributors and regular columnists
• Help to guide the content of RadCom Basics and RadCom Plus supplements
• Be part of the team that puts together a weekly news script
• Help to answer queries from members of the Society on technical and amateur radio licensing matters
• Help develop the entire coordinated RadCom portfolio, including new media opportunities

About you

You will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Knowledge and experience of using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop are extremely desirable.

You must be positive, enthusiastic about technology, and have an excellent command of English, a good eye for detail, and be able to work to exacting standards, often under pressure. A wide range of radio and electronic knowledge, including amateur radio, is desirable.

This staff position is based at RSGB headquarters near Bedford, although an element of working from home could be discussed. The salary is negotiable depending upon relevant qualifications and experience. Please see www.rsgb.org/careers for more information.

For an informal chat about the role, contact the RadCom Editor via [e-mail]. Please send CVs and expressions of interest to the same email address.

About the RSGB

The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of amateur radio operators in the United Kingdom. It is predominantly a membership organisation. The RSGB was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest organisations of its kind. The Society’s RadCom magazine is one of the most respected amateur radio publications in the world.