Editorial Assistant - London, United Kingdom - DMGT

DMGT

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Editorial Assistant - Metro

Location:
Metro Headquarters - London

Position:
Permanent

Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.

Here's what to expect:

25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits.

Job Introduction

The role of Editorial Assistant will help the Editor and editorial team with the day-to-day running of and Metro newspaper, working on digitisation and optimisation of content, running reader competitions, assisting with newsletter, database work and reports, carrying out research and managing various admin tasks.

Some journalistic experience/training and knowledge of working in a digital news operation is desirable, as is an understanding of the Editors' Code and media and copyright law.

Core Responsibilities**- Daily digitisation and optimisation of print content - adding pictures, captions, social headlines etc to content in Wordpress

Running competitions, assisting with newsletter production and planning where necessary
Assisting with community building and registration projects
Assist with individual department's staffing needs and liaise with department heads on staffing matters on ad hoc basis
Work closely with building services, HR and other departments within building to ensure smooth operation of Metro
Liaise with new starters, section heads and HR on training and development
Update and circulate reports
Liaise with Managing Editors where necessary on staffing, admin, stationery orders

As you learn and take on tasks successfully, the scope of the role will widen to include many other key responsibilities to ensure the smooth-running of the editorial operation.

This is a brilliant role if you have a strong interest in journalism and want to be at the heart of Metro's
editorial operation. This is an office-based position at Metro's head office in Kensington, London.

_ The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential._

About dmg:
media

dmg media's brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, i, MailOnline, Mail Plus, and reach more than 11m people daily in the UK.

Globally, our brands reach 180m unique browsers every month.
In March 2021, the business acquired the world's leading science title, New Scientist.

dmg media's newsbrands are expert at getting to the bottom of the stories most relevant to their readers.
- *PAMCo ** Omniture April 2021_

**Our Commitment