Commercial Editorial Assistant - Decanter

Decanter is the world’s leading wine media brand with a total monthly reach in excess of 2 million via our print, digital and social channels. 

Reaching a truly engaged and enthused wine-loving audience in over 100 countries around the globe, Decanter provides authoritative content, independent advice and world-leading global events, awards and more.

This is an opportunity to join a multi award-winning brand and team of people who are passionate about the world of wine and connecting our audience with their passions - wine. Decanter is about 50 people across editorial, commercial, marketing and events.

Job Purpose: 

• Assisting the Special Projects editor with the daily demands of Decanter Commercial content
• Helping to run the Commercial content for Decanter, both in print and digital 
• Working as a team to help ensure all sponsored, advertorial and otherwise paid-for content is on time, on brief and in line with Decanter editorial copy standards and client demands
• Regular liaison with producers from around the world but primarily Spain, France and Italy
• Accurate sub-editing of commercial copy
  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supporting the Special Projects Editor with the daily demands of Commercial content 
• Day-to-day contact with Decanter sales team and wider Decanter team, designers and producers: liaising on briefs and deadlines
• Coordination of commercial content for daily, regional and weekend newsletters
• Possible travel for Commercial projects (such as tastings and trade fairs)

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve:

• Native-level proficiency of English
• Confident spoken and written command of another European language: preferably Spanish, French or Italian
• Efficient and polite communication style across email, phone and project management systems (monday.com, Slack, Google Workspace)
• Sub-editing and writing experience (journalism degree a bonus); Commercial content experience desirable
• CMS experience and possible SEO experience (or quick to learn new systems and processes)
• Minimum Level 2 WSET or equivalent wine knowledge
• Excellent organisation and project management skills; follows instructions carefully
• Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop (or quick to learn)
• Outgoing, personable, a team player, a can-do attitude and a problem-solver (no two days are the same!)
• Works calmly under pressure,  juggling multiple deadlines, clients and projects at once; able to cope with monthly print deadlines and demanding client edits
• Flexible time schedule to accommodate deadlines

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £27,000 - £34,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Commercial 7

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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