Digital Journalist

£25k+

London / Hertfordshire - Hybrid working

VR/10482

A great opportunity has arisen for a recent graduate with a passion for writing and some experience in marketing to join a publishing company’s editorial team.

The role, which can be based in either their office in Central London or in St Albans, will involve managing digital content across the company’s industry-leading websites, e-newsletters and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial eye and excellent digital skills.

Role and responsibilities:

* Edit and format press releases for clarity, accuracy, consistency and according to house style.

* Source, pitch and write relevant news articles for the websites, and generate ideas for in-depth online features.

* Ensure all content adheres to house style, tone, and editorial standards.

* Compile and produce weekly industry news e-newsletters for websites.

* Design and schedule email campaigns for magazine releases, news updates and partnership announcements

* Monitor newsletter performance (open rates, click-throughs) and suggest improvements.

* Manage day-to-day operations of the organisation’s social media accounts (X, LinkedIn, Facebook).

* Write, schedule, and publish posts that promote press releases, events, and other key content.

* Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages where appropriate.

* Track performance metrics and produce basic reports on audience growth and engagement.

Skills & experience required:

* Proven experience in digital journalism, content creation, or communications.

* Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.

* Experience working with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Drupal).

* Familiarity with email marketing tools and analytics (e.g. Mailchimp, GA4).

* Proficiency in using major social media platforms for professional communications.

* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

* Knowledge of SEO best practices for web content would be ideal

* Basic graphic design or multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) would be ideal