Digital Media Executive / Associate Editor

Hybrid

Up to £36k

12 month FTC

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Digital Media Executive to help manage the day-to-day editorial operations and contribute to the production of high-quality digital content. This role offers wide-ranging exposure to a fast-paced news and features environment within the media, technology, and broadcasting industry.

The Role:

• Manage and improve editorial workflows in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Edit, format, and publish content from freelance contributors, ensuring it meets high editorial standards.
• Source and manage multimedia assets, ensuring appropriate licensing and permissions.
• Ensure content uploads are accurate, consistent, and aligned with style and quality guidelines.
• Produce written content across key formats including news, press releases, trends, interviews, and analysis.
• Write engaging social media copy in support of the editorial calendar and content strategy.
• Attend industry events and seminars to support content creation.
• Track and process editorial service invoices, obtaining approvals as needed.
• Assist in the creation and publishing of video content to support editorial themes.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and distribute content via social channels.
• Provide training and guidance on editorial platforms and processes when needed.
• Upload commercial content, ensuring strong presentation and inclusion of digital assets (e.g., video, charts, tweets, etc.).
• Provide general editorial support and holiday cover for the wider team.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong experience with content management systems and editorial workflows
• Excellent writing, sub-editing, and journalistic skills
• Keen attention to detail with a solid understanding of house style adherence
• Fast learner with the ability to grasp new tools and tech concepts quickly
• Highly organised, with excellent multitasking and prioritisation abilities
• Proficient in using social media platforms to share and promote content
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SEO principles and tools
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and a team player

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.