Assistant Editor

Osborne Appointments; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Editor in Bedford to join the editorial team. You will be involved in magazine production, sub-editing, writing articles, and planning content. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Adobe tools, and a keen eye for detail. This role offers competitive salary and employee benefits including a pension and additional vacation days.

Benefits

5% Employer contribution pension

Death in Service

Westfield cash health plan

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Desirable knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Must have an excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Commission articles and liaise with authors on their articles.
• Sub-edit copy sent in by contributors and regular columnists.
• Help guide the content of RadCom Basics and RadCom Plus supplements.
• Be part of the team that puts together a weekly news script.
• Answer queries on technical and amateur radio licensing matters.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Adobe InDesign

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Excellent command of English

Good eye for detail

Knowledge of amateur radio

Job description

Role: Assistant Editor

Location: Bedford

Hours: 35 hours per week 8.30am to 4.30pm

Salary: GBP30,000

My client 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.

What s in it for you?

• 5% Employer contribution pension
• Death in Service
• Westfield cash health plan
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays rising by 1 day every April, maximum of 27 days

What will you be doing in the role?

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 on technical and amateur radio licensing matters
• Help develop the entire co-ordinated RadCom portfolio, including new media opportunities

What we would like from 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.

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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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