Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor
c. £30,000
Hybrid Working – minimum 2 days per week in London office
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a leading international membership organisation that supports professionals in a highly specialised area of legal and financial planning. Renowned for its commitment to education, professional standards, the organisation represents a global network of practitioners who advise families on complex and sensitive matters relating to future planning. We are currently supporting them in the search for an Assistant Editor to join their dynamic Communications Directorate. Working closely with the Managing Editor and Graphic Designer, the Assistant Editor will be involved in the full editorial process, including managing submissions, editing content, coordinating with authors, and supporting publication across digital platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented editorial professional looking to contribute to high-quality publications in a meaningful and globally impactful field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the end-to-end production of two core digital publications, including copy-editing, proofreading, and preparing content for online publication, ensuring high editorial standards are consistently met.
- Act as a key point of contact for contributors, authors, and internal stakeholders, managing communications to ensure smooth collaboration and timely content delivery.
- Upload, tag, and maintain editorial content on the publications’ website using a CMS, ensuring pages are accurate, up-to-date, and optimised for engagement.
- Manage the production and distribution of publication newsletters through Marketing Cloud, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and aligned with audience needs.
- Support content strategy by compiling and writing regular features, such as society news pages, and reporting on website and newsletter analytics to inform future content development.
- Work closely with the Managing Editor and Graphic Designer on daily editorial operations, including organising editorial board meetings and maintaining publication schedules, to ensure the smooth delivery of both publications.
Person Specification:
- Excellent writing, sub-editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong command of grammar and style.
- Highly organised with strong time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple deadlines and editorial tasks simultaneously.
- Collaborative team player with proven experience working effectively across departments and with external stakeholders to produce cohesive and high-quality publications.
- An interest in legal, tax, or financial content or the ability to learn and quick to grasp complex or technical subject matter.
- Strong digital publishing skills, with familiarity in CMS platforms, SEO principles, and analytics tools to support online content optimisation.
- Self-starter with initiative and adaptability, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond flexibly to changing editorial priorities.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.