Digital Journalist

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