Assistant Editor

The team: Editorial, Design and Publishing provides training, tools, and standards to help create high-quality products. We catch errors and mistakes, from typos to potential copyright and other legal liabilities. We guard the brand, flagging and fixing elements that do not align with our guidelines. Through our comprehensive editing, design, desktop publishing, and print/production services, we ensure our customers can count on S&P Global.

The Impact: This position is responsible for editorial support on S&P Global content. The main focus is to maintain and enhance the quality and consistency of editorial content by editing and checking text, ensuring it is clear and concise, and written in accordance with the company style; giving constructive feedback as required to authors, analysts and researchers.

What’s in it for you

Experience of working in a global editorial team, with members across the globe from diverse backgrounds.
Opportunity to learn in depth knowledge about various business lines.
Vertical and horizontal career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Edit content as directed by team leads, and with direction from managers
Check copy for branding consistency (including charts, tables, and other graphics), and make necessary amendments on content management systems, PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.
Ensure deadlines are met
Edit, format, and publish reports for style, consistency, and clarity
Must be able to work during EMEA hours

What we’re looking for

Degree level or equivalent education (BA in English, Journalism, Communication or NCTJ equivalent)
Must be able to work during London business hours
3-5 years of professional sub-editing experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of content management systems and InDesign would be an advantage
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent standard of written and spoken English
Able to meet tight deadlines and display a strong degree of flexibility and versatility