Editorial Assistant

Job Title: Editorial Assistant

Client Location: UK Remote

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: £26k p/a pro rata (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 4-6 weeks

We're seeking a skilled Editorial Assistant to join our client, a dynamic communications agency for 4-6 week's contract.

This is an excellent remote opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a love for creating high-quality content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the editorial team in researching, writing, and editing features, web content, reports, and other communications.
• Proofread clients’ editorial content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to tone.
• Help create and manage engaging social media content and assist with posting on relevant platforms.
• Develop and maintain schedules and deadlines for content projects.
• Commission work from freelance writers and designers as needed.
• Work collaboratively with our in-house editorial and design teams to ensure project alignment.
• Undertake general administrative duties, including audio typing.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.

Experience & Essential Skills:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in writing and publishing articles.
• Strong ability to produce clear, concise, and articulate content.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking abilities and capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Experience working in a communications or marketing environment.
• Basic knowledge of SEO principles.
• Training or a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.

Apply today!

The next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by EOD on Fri 27th Sept 24

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.