Editorial Assistant

Eljays44 is an established media, publishing and events business based on the South Coast of England. Established in 2011, Eljays44 and its brands established itself as the go-to channels for all things related to the horticulture and landscaping sector.

We are now looking for an editorial assistant to boost our online offering and engage with our readers through an ambitious social media strategy for our flagship B2B publication Pro Landscaper. The editorial assistant will report into the editor.

Role Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will produce and manage content for the Pro Landscaper website, including sourcing and writing news stories and exclusive features. They will be required to liaise with external clients and readers, and represent the magazine and the company in a professional manner at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Source and produce news stories for the Pro Landscaper website
• Write engaging and relevant online features
• Adhere to, enhance and implement an engaging social media strategy for Pro Landscaper
• Producing and developing our weekly e-newsletter, the Friday Wrap, as well as two monthly e-newsletters
• Ensuring deadlines are met and progress reports provided in a timely manner when requested
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines

Person Specification:

• Degree in Journalism or related subjects
• Understand the role of B2B magazines and their importance within their sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• High level of attention to detail
• A positive attitude and determination to succeed

Benefits & Perks:

• Clean and modern working environment based in the centre of Rustington, with local shops, parking facilities and gyms.
• One-hour lunch break (Monday to Thursday), early finish on a Friday!
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Shutdown (3 days retained from annual leave)
• Your birthday off!
• Pension scheme after qualifying period
• Company away days, incentives and monthly performance meetings
• Average Working hours: 35 (Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00, Friday 08:30 – 13:30)

Inclusivity at Eljays44

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles, and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That is regardless of your gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity.

If you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience, or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Eljays44 is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Littlehampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location