Inspired Selection
Editorial Assistant
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Are you an aspiring journalist or recent graduate looking to build a career in B2B publishing?
We're working with a long-established and highly respected media organisation that produces market-leading magazines, websites, newsletters and events for the UK construction sector. They are looking for an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to join their editorial team and develop their skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their publishing or journalism career who is eager to learn from experienced editors, build industry knowledge and gain hands-on experience across both print and digital content.
The role is primarily office-based in Nottingham city centre, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with colleagues, learning on the job and developing their editorial skills in a fast-paced publishing environment.
What you'll be doing
- Researching, writing and editing news stories, features and interviews for print and digital publications
- Assisting with the production of a well-established membership magazine
- Supporting daily website updates and digital content creation
- Contributing to email newsletters and other audience engagement activities
- Building relationships with industry contacts and conducting interviews
- Attending industry events, exhibitions and conferences to generate content and industry insight
- Working closely with the wider editorial team to help deliver engaging content for a specialist professional audience
- Learning about editorial planning, commissioning and content strategy
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What we're looking for
- Degree educated, ideally in Journalism, English, Media, Communications or a related subject (or equivalent experience)
- Previous editorial, writing, publishing or journalism experience through internships, placements, university publications or an entry-level role
- Excellent written English and strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in journalism, publishing and current affairs
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn
- Comfortable speaking with industry professionals and building relationships
- Willingness to work primarily from the Nottingham office and be part of a collaborative team environment
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Why apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected B2B media business that is passionate about developing talent. You'll gain exposure to every aspect of modern publishing, from print magazines and digital journalism to newsletters, events and audience engagement, while benefiting from hands-on mentoring from an experienced editorial team.
If you're looking for your first step into publishing or journalism and want to develop a long-term editorial career, we'd love to hear from you.
** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.
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