Trainee editorial assistant

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Association for Laboratory Medicine Full time

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th September at 11.59pm

Bursary: London Living Wage equivalent

Contract term: Part-time for 3 days (21 hours) per week for 6 months

Start date: w/c 7th October 2024

Location: London (Hybrid with 1 office day/week)

Are you looking for your route a career in editorial work, publishing, or not-for-profit communications? Explore this part-time traineeship with the Association for Laboratory Medicine.

The Association for Laboratory Medicine is a non-profit member organisation for laboratory medicine professionals that works to ensure the highest possible standards for laboratory testing and patient care. The organisation's publishing and communications arm oversees a range of projects; its main three outputs are the international academic journal, the Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, a members' news magazine named LabMed News, and a patient information website named Lab Tests Online UK.

As trainee editorial assistant in a small and supportive team, you will gain highly varied experience across the organisation's three main editorial outputs, as well as supporting research for a brand new podcast series being produced by the organisation.

What you will learn

Receive journal editorial training with an academic focus to give you a huge leg up if applying for roles with journal publishersKey editorial skills for non academic editorial roles as well: proposing and writing news articles, conducting interviews, proofreading and copy-editing to house style, copy-chasingEngaging in digital publishing best practices and gaining insight into what it takes to run a digital publishing projectLearning how to write for online audiencesHow to design social media and marketing materials using CanvaGain strong experience in stakeholder managementYou will be able to build a portfolio of original content you have written Key activities Conduct editorial checks on ScholarOne system for manuscripts submitted to the journal, learning about ethics checks, editor management and how academic journals generally operateRespond to author queries, assist with creating an email newsletter and reading materials for editorial team, and learn how to assess journal and editor performanceWriting news articles and content for the website and member magazineSupport the research of stories for a brand new podcast being produced by the organisationHelp with administrative tasks in the peer review process for the patient information website, gaining an awareness of best practices for digital contentSupport on some social media and design work with the marketing and communications officerSupport the editorial boards and external suppliers with their queriesAttend staff team, editorial board and committee meetings and gain experience in communicating with and building relationships with stakeholders. What we are looking for An interest in a career in publishing/editorial is a mustIdeally interested in working in the non-profit sector or in scientific academic publishingStrong written communication skills and attention to detail Someone who can share the attitude of the organisation to get stuck in, try new ideas and be creative in how you get things doneA desire to gain varied experience, be proactive and learn as much as you can about the publishing projects the organisation runsYou might have a scientific / health-related educational background, but this is not essential. To applyLog in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunityUpload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefullyDo not contact the company directlyPlease email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:

This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.

This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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