Editorial Assistant

CASTLE MEDIA; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Castle Media is looking for an editorial assistant with strong writing skills, an affinity for design and enthusiasm for the homes market to join the Build It magazine team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a focused, innovative company that’s passionate about delivering high-quality content for its readers.

Build It is a dynamic, dedicated brand specialising in practical, advice-led content for those who want to self build, renovate or extend their homes. We connect with our audience via a monthly consumer magazine and supplements, our website (Self-Build.co.uk) and other digital platforms, virtual training, live exhibitions and an awards scheme.

Your role

This role will focus on producing content for the magazine, including assisting the editorial team and writing news stories, regular content and in-depth articles. You will also write at least one feature per month for the website and support the team’s flourishing awards scheme and live exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will have excellent all-round editorial abilities (researching, writing, editing, sub-editing and proofing), excellent timekeeping, an eye for images, a flair for producing engaging copy and a knack for getting sometimes technical messages across in an easy-to-digest format.

Experience with Adobe InDesign, SEO and website CMS would be preferable.

Key responsibilities

• Research, collate and source images for some of the magazine’s regular pages.
• Produce in-depth features as required, sourcing high-quality images to illustrate them.
• Create digital-first content for the magazine’s website.
• Assist editorial team with subbing, proofing and general admin during the production cycle.
• Collate and upload digital editions of the print magazine.
• Generate ideas for new, engaging content that will connect with our readers.
• Support the brand’s industry-leading Awards scheme and the Build It Liveshows, and represent the magazine at other key industry events.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a CV and self-written cover letter stating why you believe you would suit the position. Please also confirm your current salary (if applicable).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.