Digital Journalist
London or Hertfordshire - Hybrid working
£25k+
VR/10482
A great opportunity has arisen for a recent graduate with a passion for writing and some experience in marketing to join a publishing company's editorial team.
The role, which can be based in either their office in Central London or in St Albans, will involve managing digital content across the company's industry-leading websites, e-newsletters and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial eye and excellent digital skills.
Role and responsibilities:
- Edit and format press releases for clarity, accuracy, consistency and according to house style.
- Source, pitch and write relevant news articles for the websites, and generate ideas for in-depth online features.
- Ensure all content adheres to house style, tone, and editorial standards.
- Compile and produce weekly industry news e-newsletters for websites.
- Design and schedule email campaigns for magazine releases, news updates and partnership announcements
- Monitor newsletter performance (open rates, click-throughs) and suggest improvements.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the organisation's social media accounts (X, LinkedIn, Facebook).
- Write, schedule, and publish posts that promote press releases, events, and other key content.
- Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages where appropriate.
- Track performance metrics and produce basic reports on audience growth and engagement.
Skills & experience required:
- Proven experience in digital journalism, content creation, or communications.
- Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Drupal).
- Familiarity with email marketing tools and analytics (e.g. Mailchimp, GA4).
- Proficiency in using major social media platforms for professional communications.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices for web content would be ideal
- Basic graphic design or multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) would be ideal