Job Description
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
FOR BOOTS HEALTH & BEAUTY MAGAZINE (THE PHARM, A VML AGENCY TEAM)
Hybrid - 1 day per week in Southbank Office
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.
We are The Pharm: an integrated, multi-specialty service and consulting model within VML (created from recently merged WPP agencies Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R) where we work with our client Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership towards one shared mission: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.
The 150+ experts assembled at The Pharm (across Mediacom, Ogilvy and VML) have a unique opportunity to dedicate ourselves to one client in pursuit of their ambitious mission, while collaborating with experts from across several agencies (and areas of expertise) within our holding company, WPP.
Our shared values: Positive. Fearless. Celebratory.
We’re here to help grow a brand (arguably one of the best British brands on the high street) at a particularly exciting junction in their journey. We foster a feeling of camaraderie with our clients, who share a fearless approach to our mutual goals. We also hope to grow as people, and practitioners with an understanding gained from the diversity of our ranks and our wholehearted commitment to our culture of belonging.
ROLE
As editorial assistant, you will support the associate editor and picture editor (as well as the wider Health & Beauty team) to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the magazine, across a variety of administrative and editorial activities. This is a hands-on role for someone happy get stuck in to all tasks, big and small. The right candidate will also take on elements of writing. This is an excellent opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic junior, with plenty of exposure to different disciplines and the chance to develop new and existing skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage beauty and makeup products and samples for shoots, including PR call-ins and store collections, with guidance from the associate editor and art editor.
- Oversee the products and props cupboards, keeping these organised.
- Manage contributor POs, invoices and commissioning forms.
- Support the picture editor with financial admin, courier and taxi bookings.
- Assist the picture editor on shoots where necessary, with logistical and ad hoc tasks.
- Manage magazine mail-outs and PDFs for contributors.
- Liaise with PRs about enquiries, products, new launches, and interview opportunities, actively building on these contacts.
- Help with contributor readbacks and approvals each issue.
- Participate in creative brainstorms at the beginning of each issue, contributing topical, audience-relevant ideas across beauty, health and wellness.
- Ad hoc research or writing for the associate editor, when required.
- Stay abreast of current lifestyle, health and beauty trends.
- Understand the brand values, tone of voice, and magazine audience.
- Support the team with other ad hoc tasks as required.
ABOUT YOU
- You are keen and enthusiastic, happy to turn your hand to any task.
- Actively interested in the world of beauty, health and wellness, following activity in these areas.
- Ability to multitask, ensuring deadlines are met.
- You have good attention to detail.
- Collaborative and flexible, with a can-do approach.
- Looking to be part of a friendly team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Talented at writing and researching, with an interest in developing these skills further.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- BUPA
- Flexible hybrid-working schedule
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Well-being Programme
- Employee Assistance Support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
- Season Ticket Loans
- WPP Discount
EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
As a company committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace, Boots & The Pharm recognise the significance of representation in our campaigns, ensuring they reflect all walks of life in society. We understand the importance of having employees who embody this diversity, bringing unique perspectives to our creative endeavours. We are seeking individuals passionate about challenging norms, dismantling systemic barriers, and amplifying underrepresented voices in advertising. We know we aren't quite there yet, but we're on a journey to a future where every voice is heard, every story is valued, and every individual feels a profound sense of belonging in the world of advertising. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via ukpeopleteam@thepharmglobal.com.
The Pharm is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.