Editorial Assistant

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Frasers Group Full time
Job Description

Reporting into the Senior Editor and working closely with the Editor – Sport, the Editorial Assistant will provide full administrative support to the Editorial Team. Taking responsibility for all team admin and content updates, the role will work closely with the wider Creative Team, Marketing Team and Customer Team to deliver timely content across fascias and content touch points, with a focus on FLANNELS, FRASERS and Sports Direct.

This role is right for you if you’re looking for the first step into a career in content and editorial; you’re culturally obsessed, with a passion for fashion, beauty and sport; and you’re looking for an opportunity to join an ambitious, hungry Creative Team that strives to deliver best in class work.

  • Assist the Senior Editor and Editor – Sport across the Luxury and Premium Lifestyle division and Sports division at Frasers Group, with a focus on FLANNELS, FRASERS and Sports Direct.
  • Upload articles to editorial platforms in a timely manner.
  • Maintain editorial platforms and touchpoints across fascias, updating content regularly and on deadline.
  • Assisting with researching stories and trends and creating dossiers on interview subjects to help inform articles and content planning.
  • Transcribing interviews for editors.
  • Assisting with image research for stories across content touchpoints.
  • Briefing in content to Design and Web Teams.
  • Responsibility for all admin across the Editorial Team, including raising POs and updating calendars.
  • Working closely with the SEO Team to carry out keyword research and planning.
  • Working closely with the Social Team to generate content ideas.

Qualifications

  • Relevant work experience within a retail / marketing department or publishing environment.
  • An excellent grasp of grammar and solid writing skills.
  • Highly organised.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable with a keen eye for detail.
  • Process driven but creative.
  • Culturally aware and loves fashion and beauty.
  • A passion for keeping active and up to date with what’s happening in the sporting landscape.
  • Good research and analytical skills.
  • Strong listening skills.
  • The ability to work independently and flexibly with a positive can-do mentality.
  • Understanding of SEO and how this shapes content.
  • Experience using a CMS is an advantage.


Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival – An event like no other Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

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