Assistant Editor.

Assistant Editor

Salary: £25,000-£28,000
Location: Morden, London (Hybrid)
Experience: 1-2 years
Working Pattern: 4 days in-office during 3-month probation | 2 days per week in-office thereafter

A B2B organisation is looking for an Assistant Editor to join its editorial team, working across a portfolio of magazines focused on the processing and energy industries.

This is an opportunity for an editorial assistant or junior writer looking to take the next step in their career within a specialist B2B environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Group Managing Editor, you will support both digital and print publications while developing ownership over titles within the portfolio.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Write daily online news stories

Produce social media posts aligned to breaking news and key industry events

Monitor industry trends and identify emerging thought leaders

Pitch, source and write features for quarterly and bi-monthly magazines

Sub-edit expert-contributed articles

Support print planning and production (with progression to flatplanning your own titles)

Proofread content for clarity, tone and accuracy

Deputise for the Editor when required

Attend international conferences and trade shows when needed

What We're Looking For

This role would suit:

A graduate with 1-2 years' editorial experience

Someone currently working as an Editorial Assistant or Junior Writer

Candidates with B2B experience (essential)

Individuals with some commercial awareness or exposure

Essential Skills:

Experience working in B2B (B2C backgrounds will not be considered)

Strong ability to meet deadlines, including short turnaround times

Excellent attention to detail

Confident writing and storytelling ability

Strong communication and networking skills

Ability to simplify complex technical concepts

CMS experience (WordPress preferred)

Working Pattern

Hybrid working model:

During probation (first 3 months): 4 days per week in the Morden office

After probation: 2 days per week in the office (Mon-Tues)

Interview Process

Initial call with recruiter

Teams interview with the Group Managing Editor

Short editorial task

Final in-person interview with the Group Managing Editor and Managing Director

This role offers progression into managing publications and owning print titles over time.