Editorial Assistant

Job title:

Editorial Assistant

Company

Haymarket Media Group

Job description

Job Description:OverviewWe’re looking for a bright, confident individual to join the Wonderly editorial team based in Volkswagen Group UK’s headquarters in Milton Keynes. This position would suit someone who is eager to learn, bursting with natural creativity and curiosity, and has an interest in cars and digital content.Wonderly is an award-winning progressive marketing agency, producing world-class content for global brands. On behalf of Volkswagen Group UK (VWG), we operate Hub, the main digital communication channel between its brands – including Volkswagen cars, Audi, SEAT 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 across the Group.The content we produce almost always has an automotive angle – we’re focused on delivering business-critical communications from VWG to thousands of car industry employees across the UK. It’s an exciting time in the industry, too: VWG is a global pioneer in electric and autonomous car tech, and our team is at the front line of helping it to inform, educate and inspire salespeople, technicians and business owners.If all that sounds interesting but daunting, don’t worry. You’ll be working with an experienced team of editors and content experts, and we’ll provide training and mentoring to support you. Former editorial assistants have gone on to become senior editors in the team, and you’ll be part of the wider Wonderly team, which itself forms part of the Haymarket Media Group, one of the world’s leading publishers.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:

• Writing news stories based on client briefs, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Editing and proofreading colleagues’ copy to maintain high editorial standards
• Uploading and managing content in the Hub CMS, with careful attention to tagging and archiving
• Organizing and prioritizing client requests via email, ensuring efficient communication
• Developing creative and engaging ways to present information effectively

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum CriteriaYour skills, experience and knowledge/ Minimum role criteria

• A degree in journalism or English, or demonstrable alternative experience and aptitude
• Strong written and communication skills, with an eagle 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)
• The ability to follow a robust content creation, sign-off and publishing process
• An interest in cars (not essential, but useful)

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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].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’ daysGenerous contributory pension schemeHealth 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 moreMore about working for HaymarketPutting 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 .Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.

Expected salary

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:33:04 GMT

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