Job Description
Build It magazine is looking for an editorial assistant with strong writing skills, an eye for design and enthusiasm for the homes market. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a focused, innovative and can-do team that’s passionate about delivering high-quality content for its readers.
Build It is a dynamic, dedicated brand specialising in practical, advice-led content for those who want to self build, renovate or extend their homes. We connect with our audience via a monthly consumer magazine, our website (Self-Build.co.uk) and other digital platforms, virtual training, live exhibitions, an awards scheme and our very own real-life project, Build It’s Self Build Education House.
Your role will be principally focused on the magazine, assisting the editorial team and producing news stories, regular features and some in-depth articles. You will also support the team’s flourishing awards scheme and live exhibitions.
The ideal candidate will have excellent all-round editorial skills (writing, editing, sub-editing and proofing), good research skills, a flair for producing engaging copy and a knack for getting sometimes technical messages across in an easy-to-digest format. Experience with Adobe InDesign would be preferable.
Key responsibilities:
- Research, collate and source images for the magazine’s inspiration and news pages.
- Organise and interview experts for the Architect’s View page.
- Produce in-depth features as required, and source high-quality images to illustrate them.
- Assist editorial team with subbing, proofing and general admin during the production cycle.
- Generate creative ideas for new, engaging content that will connect with our readers.
- Assist editorial team with content for supplements.
- Contribute to the magazine’s website.
- Support the brand’s industry-leading Awards scheme and the Build It Liveshows, and represent the magazine at other key industry events.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter stating why you believe you would suit the position, plus your current salary (if applicable), via the button below by 2nd October, quoting ‘Editorial Assistant’ in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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