This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of news, feature and video content for a professional membership organisation in the healthcare profession.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver high-quality daily editorial news and feature content for online multimedia channels.
- Deliver weekly online new content, ensuring headlines and standfirsts support SEO
- Pitch, scope and deliver ad hoc and bimonthly online exclusive feature content that explores key topics, trends and awareness
- Contribute to weekly editorial content meetings
- Contribute to the delivery of online editorial planning that aligns with the advertising plans of key industry clients
- Commission video content in collaboration with the video production editor
- Support social media channels, working to grow followers
- Work in partnership with the digital team to ensure the effective promotion of content across social media platforms.
Support the editor to deliver the bi-monthly print journal.
- Lead on the editorial creation and delivery of a bi-monthly section to deadline
- Contribute to other feature sections throughout the yearly cycle
- Ensure final layout of features are optimised for print, including liaising with the designer regarding position of page furniture, typography, and choice of images
- Ensure print feature copy is reviewed and optimised for online once finalised
Manage stakeholder relationships.
- Attend press events, trade shows and launches to network, build industry contacts and secure exclusive content
- Support the commercial team to develop advertising leads and opportunities
Support the online and print production processes.
- Proof news, features and email content for accuracy, grammar, and style and tone
- Fact-checking and copy-proofing pages produced by the editorial team, in Word and InDesign, to maintain quality and adherence to ‘house style.’
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- 3-5 years’ journalism experience
- Proven experience as a writer and editor working across print, online and video platforms
- Experience in editorial project management and planning
- Pitching, scoping and delivering business feature content – including exclusives
Knowledge
- Knowledge of print and digital production processes and technologies
- Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS)
- Working knowledge and awareness of media law, libel
- Working knowledge of the use of social media tools in a journalistic and business environment.
Education/training
- NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification desirable, including shorthand
We regret that due to large number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.