Editorial Commissioning Specialist

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UnHerd Limited Full time

Job Summary:

UnHerd Limited is seeking a highly motivated and organized Editorial Commissioning Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our editorial department, you will play a crucial role in commissioning, editing, and presenting high-quality content for our daily articles.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Content Commissioning: Identify and commission articles, essays, and blogs that align with our mission and resonate with our audience.
  2. Editorial Excellence: Showcase your exceptional editing skills by refining and enhancing the quality of content, ensuring it meets our high editorial standards.
  3. Talent Scouting: Cultivate an adept eye for discovering and nurturing new writers and contributors who can provide fresh perspectives.
  4. Ideation and Innovation: Bring ambitious and original ideas to the table, contributing to the ongoing growth and evolution of our content.
  5. News Savvy: Exhibit a strong news sense, enabling you to identify timely and relevant topics for commissioning.

Requirements:

  1. Editorial Experience: Prior experience in writing and/or editing for digital or print publications will be a significant advantage, demonstrating your familiarity with the editorial landscape.
  2. Ghostwriting Flair: If you possess the flair for ghostwriting, so much the better

Benefits:

  1. Training & Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  2. Pension Scheme: 3% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.
  3. Holiday Allowance: Generous holiday allowance with 25 days holiday per calendar year + birthday holiday bonus + Bank Holiday Leave.
  4. Staff Perks: All staff receive generous discounts at our Ground Floor restaurant, as well as free pantry of tea & coffee, fruits & snacks.
  5. Private Healthcare: Generous subsidising of private healthcare with the option to add dependents and spouses.
  6. Cycle to Work Scheme: Interest-free season ticket loan available to assist in the cost of travelling to and from the workplace.


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