Editorial Assistant

Haymarket Media Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization based in Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to join the team, working closely with SEAT and CUPRA brands. This role involves creating engaging content for internal stakeholders, managing digital hubs, and contributing to product launches. Ideal candidates will have a degree in journalism or English, strong communication skills, and experience with digital content. The role offers a collaborative work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Work from anywhere for 3 weeks per year

Flexible working hours

Generous contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plans covering various healthcare expenses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable alternative experience in editorial roles will also be considered.
• An interest in cars is useful but not essential.
• Desire to be a valued team member.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging content for SEAT and CUPRA networks.
• Manage the SEAT and CUPRA Hubs with the Hub Editor.
• Send out daily news round-ups using Mailchimp.
• Create content for product and campaign launches.
• Film and edit videos for the brand.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Digital content experience

Ability to multitask

Confidence in a busy office environment

Education

Degree in journalism or English

Tools

CMS (Wordpress)

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Google Analytics

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a keen and confident Editorial Assistant to join the Wonderly editorial team based at Volkswagen Group UK’s headquarters in Milton Keynes. This position would suit someone early in their editorial career, who is eager to learn, bursting with natural creativity and curiosity, and has an interest in cars and digital content.

About the role

On behalf of Volkswagen Group UK (VWG), we operate Hub, the main digital communication channel between its brands - including Volkswagen cars, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA and Skoda - and its national network of dealers, retailers and repair centres. The Hub team creates, edits and publishes news and reference articles spanning everything from the latest model launches and finance offers to minor specification and business updates. It’s a fast‑moving corporate environment, where you’ll be expected to turn your hand to a variety of tasks, including writing, copy‑editing and video production, and working day‑to‑day with our clients in SEAT/CUPRA.

You will be working to support the SEAT/CUPRA Hub Editor to deliver essential communications to their network of Retailers. The CUPRA brand is evolving and you’ll be at the heart of it. This is an exciting opportunity with a forward‑thinking brand that has lots in store for the new year.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging content to keep the people who work in SEAT and CUPRA’s national network up to date with all the latest news, updates, offers and incentives, so that they have all the information to excel at their jobs
• Work with the SEAT/CUPRA Hub Editor to manage the SEAT and CUPRA Hubs
• Send out a daily round‑up of latest news using Mailchimp
• Work with stakeholders across the SEAT and CUPRA brands to create content that supports product and campaign launches
• Film and edit videos from the brand where needed

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria

• A degree in journalism or English, or demonstrable alternative experience and aptitude
• Strong written and communication skills, with an keen eye for detail
• The ability to multitask, effectively managing your own workload and proactively seeking opportunities to help
• Digital content experience, particularly using a CMS (eg Wordpress) but ideally also some knowledge of tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Google Analytics
• The ability to follow a robust content creation, sign‑off and publishing process
• A basic understanding of how brands use digital content to grow and retain audiences
• The confidence to work in a busy, client‑facing office environment, where a calm, positive attitude is vital
• An interest in cars (not essential, but useful)
• Most importantly, a desire to become a highly valued team member and all‑round digital content superstar!
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK — we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.

Why work with us?

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market‑leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days
• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10‑3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more

More About Working For Haymarket

Putting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.

We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face‑time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice.

Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.