Associate Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Editor to join their dynamic editorial team in London. This role involves editing and proofreading articles, writing compelling news stories, and collaborating with reporters to produce high-quality content for both print and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will possess strong editorial experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and a keen eye for detail. The company fosters a collaborative work environment and offers a generous benefits package, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an impact in journalism.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an editorial/journalism position.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable command of English.

Responsibilities

• Editing and proofreading articles to meet editorial standards.
• Writing and commissioning news stories and opinion pieces.
• Assisting in editorial planning for print and digital content.

Skills

Editorial experience

Writing skills

Editing skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CMS systems

SEO

Social media platforms

Job description

Redwood Publishing Recruitment is working with the Jewish Chronicle in their recruitment for an Associate Editor to join their expanding editorial team. Based in London, The Jewish Chronicle provides coverage of national and international news in both print and digital formats and is published on a weekly basis. Reporting to the Deputy Editor, you will have substantial editorial experience, a passion for journalism, with strong writing and editing skills, plus the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Editing and proofreading articles, ensuring adherence to editorial standards
2. Writing and commissioning news stories, opinion pieces, and breaking news coverage
3. Assisting the senior editorial team in commissioning, editing and publishing content for both print and digital platforms
4. Working closely with reporters, freelancers, and contributors to ensure high-quality content is produced on schedule
5. Helping with editorial planning for both weekly print and digital output
6. Providing support to the Deputy Editor, Editor and other senior editorial staff

You will have demonstrable experience in an editorial/journalism position gained within a fast-paced news environment. Strong editorial and writing skills with an impeccable command of the English language will be important as will be your accurate editing and proofreading skills. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, you will have first-class time-management skills and will be able to handle multiple tasks, meeting deadlines simultaneously. Familiarity with digital journalism tools and platforms, including CMS systems, SEO and social media are important for this role as are experience of editing and proofreading, with a keen eye for detail.

The company offers a collaborative and dynamic working environment and a generous remuneration and benefits package with this position.