Graduate Editor

Portfolio Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital technology company is looking for a recent graduate to join as an editor. The role involves editing and processing content, ensuring high-quality publication, and adapting to technical demands. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in publishing within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Benefits

25 Holidays + Bank Holidays

Vibrant offices in Central London overlooking the Thames

Profit Share Scheme

PerkBox Discounts

Social Events Throughout the Year

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance after 5 years

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• An interest in editorial work and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Editing and processing content for online publication using XML-based editing software.
• Checking content for errors and ensuring adherence to house style.
• Compiling weekly eAlerts and monitoring published content quality.

Skills

English language skills

Technical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Job description

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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. A market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals, including Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S, and Business.

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

This position is ideal for a recent graduate seeking their first role in publishing! It suits individuals with an excellent eye for detail, strong language skills, and an interest in working in an online editorial environment. It is also suitable for someone with good technical skills looking to move into 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 the content correctly and thoroughly checks it to ensure efficient processing through the content management system. The editor also ensures high-quality published products and identifies areas for improvement.

The team seeks an individual confident with technology who can adapt to manipulating content using XML-based editing software within a content management system.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Checking content for spelling, grammar, and editorial errors, adhering to the company’s house style.
3. Monitoring the quality of published content to ensure it appears as expected.
4. Compiling weekly eAlerts to distribute to subscribers.
5. Reviewing progress against schedules, prioritizing work accordingly, and liaising with colleagues as needed.
6. Providing regular feedback to the editorial manager and development editors to maintain editorial consistency and implement improvements.

What you bring to the team

• Solid English language skills with an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong technical ability.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing demands.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• An interest in editorial work and publishing.

Benefits include:

• 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Vibrant offices in Central London overlooking the Thames
• Profit Share Scheme
• PerkBox Discounts
• Social Events Throughout the Year
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance after 5 years