Content Executive (Journalism)

Content Executive (Journalism)

Ref: JO-2205-110145 | £20000.00 - £22000.00 per annum | Location:London, England | Added:13/05/22

Our client is looking for a new journalist to join the editorial team as a Content Executive. You will need excellent writing skills and will be part of our client’s’ growing team. This is an exciting, entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with similar experience, looking to start working in journalism and / or content creation. You will work one or two titles with this industry leading company that deals with business news.

The role is a 50/50 mix of working in the office (near Oxford Street, London) and, remotely, working from home.

Key Duties:

• Develop ideas for content for a leading publication
• Write well-researched content
• Research news stories that would be of interest to our audience
• Write marketing copy to promote the company
• Marketing research
• Use SEO strategies to maximize visibility
• Update WordPress/CMS

Key Skills:

• Work effectively in a team of 10 journalists
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills
• Strong analytical skills, ability to collect, organize, and analyze information
• Accuracy and attention to detail are vital
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, to tight deadlines
• Research using multiple sources

Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Proven record of superb content, in any subject
• Portfolio of published articles
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and WordPress
• SEO familiarity

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.