Graduate Editor

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant company with over 40 years of experience is seeking an Editorial Content Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to start their career in publishing, offering the chance to work in a fast-paced environment while honing editing skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality content, utilizing editing software, and collaborating with content teams to maintain editorial standards. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading digital technology company in the business compliance sector.

Benefits

25 holidays plus bank holidays

Vibrant offices in central London

Profit sharing scheme

PerkBox discounts

Social events throughout the year

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance after 5 years

Qualifications

• Excellent English language skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong technical ability with XML-based editing software.

Responsibilities

• Edit and process content supplied by authors for online publication.
• Compile weekly eAlerts and monitor quality of published content.

Skills

English language skills

XML-based editing software

Content management systems

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

Editing software

Content management system

Job description

Job Opportunity: Editorial Content Specialist

Portfolio Group is proud to be recruiting for a leading digital technology company that provides professional services solutions to a range of corporate and SME clients across the UK. This market-leading provider specializes in Information Services and Solutions for professionals in Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S, and Business sectors.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company that has been operating for over 40 years, experiencing incredible growth and winning numerous awards, including the ‘Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023’.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate seeking their first position in Publishing. It suits individuals with an excellent eye for detail, strong language skills, and an interest in working within an online editorial environment. The position is perfect for someone with good technical skills looking to advance in a fast-growing publishing company in the business compliance sector.

Job Purpose

The editor is responsible for editing and processing content supplied by internal and external authors and compiling weekly eAlerts. Working closely with the Content teams, the editor tags content accurately and thoroughly checks it to ensure efficient processing through the content management system. The editor also maintains high quality standards for published content and identifies areas for improvement.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Using editing software to tag content according to instructions from authors, development editors, and content managers, ensuring correct processing in the content management system for online publication.
• Checking content for spelling, grammar, and editorial errors, adhering to the company’s house style.
• Monitoring the quality of published content to ensure it appears as expected.
• Compiling weekly eAlerts for distribution to subscribers.
• Reviewing progress against schedules, prioritizing work accordingly, and liaising with colleagues as necessary.
• Providing regular feedback to the editorial manager and development editors to maintain editorial consistency and implement improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent English language skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong technical ability, particularly with XML-based editing software and content management systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Interest in editorial work and publishing.

Benefits

• 25 holidays plus bank holidays
• Vibrant offices in central London overlooking the Thames
• Profit sharing scheme
• PerkBox discounts
• Social events throughout the year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance after 5 years