Editorial Assistant, Homes & Gardens

Future PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted dental and private medical

Profit share bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Well-being support

Share Incentive Plan

Pension scheme

Free drinks and snacks in the offices

Job summary

Future PLC's Homes & Gardens editorial team in London is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support day-to-day operations, write short features, news, product edits and other content across print and digital, and help source imagery and samples from brands and PRs.

You will assist with fact-checking, proofreading, copy preparation, coordinate shoots and events, manage guest lists for events, and contribute to post-event coverage. A passion for interiors and strong English are essential.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for interiors, design, homes and lifestyle.
• Strong written English and interest in developing as a writer and editor.
• Familiarity with social media and digital publishing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the editorial team, and contribute ideas.
• Write short features, news stories, product edits and other editorial content.
• Research products, designers, trends, homes and industry news; source images and samples.
• Fact-check, proofreading and basic copy preparation; support shoots and editorial projects.
• Help manage guest lists, invitations, RSVPs and event follow-up.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Curiosity about editorial

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

You’ll join the editorial team at Homes & Gardens, Britain’s first homes magazine and now a multi-platform global media brand. While our print magazine primarily serves the UK market, our website reaches a global audience, with content that explores timeless design and beautiful decorating ideas through to practical know-how, gardening, organizing, and more, giving our audience confidence to create a home where life’s moments can unfold.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Editor, you'll be supporting the day-to-day running of the editorial team, and will have the opportunity to write and contribute ideas, work with some of the best names in design and interiors, and play an important role in supporting Homes & Gardens events and marketing activity in both the UK and US.

You’ll be supporting editors with research, commissioning administration and general editorial tasks. You’ll be writing short features, news stories, product edits and other editorial content across print and digital, researching products, designers, trends, homes and industry news and calling in images, product information and samples from brands and PRs.

You’ll be helping source imagery and checking captions, credits and supporting information, assisting with fact-checking, proofreading and basic copy preparation, and supporting shoots and other editorial projects.

For events you’ll help manage guest lists, invitations, RSVPs and attendee information, coordinate deliveries, support the editorial team on site, and assist with post-event follow-up, imagery, reporting and content gathering.

What you’ll bring

• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• The confidence to pick up the phone, introduce yourself and get things moving
• Good communication skills and an ability to build relationships
• The ability to juggle several small tasks and deadlines at once
• Curiosity about both editorial and the wider business of building a media brand
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help

Minimum Requirements

• A genuine passion for interiors, design, homes and lifestyle
• Strong written English and an interest in developing as a writer and editor
• Familiarity with social media and digital publishing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices
  

The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £30,000.

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week from our London Office, 2 from home

Internal job family level E7

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.