Assistant Project Editor

APL Media Limited is seeking an assistant project editor to join its friendly Kentish Town-based office, working within the lifestyle team for its direct response, newspaper and digital division.

We’re looking for a dynamic all-rounder who’s capable of working across print and online content, savvy on social media and great with branded and client content. You may be currently an assistant editor or working in a role in an editorial team where you’re looking for a step up into a new challenge and are confident in your abilities to be able to work on new projects.

The role will require excellent creative ideas and editing skills and the ability to manage a project from start to finish. With experience of working with writers, clients and sales teams, you’ll be able to confidently deliver both editorial and commercial projects to deadline and be the conduit between different departments, including sales, editorial and production.

You will be part of a team managing editorial and commercial content for a series of targeted print lifestyle guides and online features that are published with various national newspaper titles (or for specific clients) and an online lifestyle magazine. It will also entail the management and maintenance of the products’ online and social presence.

Content will range from wellness and travel to finance, gardens and homes, and you’ll be expected to both commission freelancers and write quick, clean and lively lifestyle articles.

Managing projects, commissioning, writing, SEO, copy editing, overseeing flatplans, fact-checking and proofing will all be part of the role that you will confidently grow into.

You’ll work with original copy prior to layout and then on page in Adobe InDesign. Being able to use a CMS and social media platforms is also a requirement.

You may be expected to work on, and develop, other projects as required.

The basics

Oversee and contribute to the development of lifestyle content for the direct response/newspaper division
Work with print and digital content (and potentially other media)
Manage and maintain the products’ online and social presence
Work closely with writers and team members to ensure all materials adhere to the project brief and meet the company’s high standards and style guidelines
Good people skills are essential, particularly for dealing with the sales team and clients
Collaborate with all departments, including sales, accounts, sub-editors and production
Commit to high standards across a broad range of print and online products
Proficient on a PCs and with InDesign and MS Office
Work as part of a growing team, reporting to the lifestyle editor

Key skills

Feature writing (print and digital)
Commissioning
Copy editing
SEO
Social media management
Project management

About you

A creative and strategic thinker, who’s passionate about the media industry and all things lifestyle.
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of fostering strong working relationships.
A strong writer with a portfolio of clippings.
A person who excels in time management and project delivery.

Benefits

Medicash health cash plan
Enhanced parental leave
Opportunity for a charity day with your chosen cause
Regular social events and more
Christmas closing

What else?

If you’re interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter stating what makes you a suitable candidate for this position. Please note only successful candidates will be notified.

How to apply: Via email to editorial@aplmedia.co.uk

About us

APL Media Limited is a medium-sized company based in Kentish Town, London. Over the past 25 years, we have focused on travel and lifestyle content for the consumer and trade industries and have built a friendly, loyal and experienced team. aplmedia.co.uk