Education Journalist/Sub-Editor - Twinkl Digest

We’re seeking a skilled Education Journalist/sub-editor with a journalism background and strong editorial skills to join Twinkl Digest, our online news publication for educators, covering key issues in education. In this role, you will edit content, ensure accuracy and sensitivity, mentor writers, write engaging copy for educators and support the editor in maintaining editorial standards.

Digest is already an important voice for educators in the UK, with a readership of over 160,000. Digest brings education leaders, educators, TAs and parents the hard-hitting news and expert-led content they need to drive school improvement. If you’re passionate about supporting educators and producing well-crafted, accurate content, we’d love to hear from you.

Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Editing, proofreading and sensitivity-checking content
• Ensuring content aligns with editorial guidelines
• Developing the journalistic skills of our writers
• Line managing writers
• Supporting editing for the production of our academic print magazine
• Keeping up to date with key education news and updates
• Supporting with writing copy and sharing content on social media channels

To Succeed In The Role, You Will Have:

• A background in journalism with experience editing and proof-reading
• A solid understanding of (or willingness to learn about) the education sector and the specific needs of our audience
• A good understanding of the writing, editing and publishing process within Digest
• An awareness of Digest’s mission
• A supportive, yet outcome-driven way of working with others
• A passion for education and staying informed about key developments and news in the sector
• The ability to work in a small, fast-paced team
• Strong communication skills to effectively mentor and manage writers, offering constructive feedback
• Excellent editorial skills, attention to detail and an eye for content

You will need a reliable computer or laptop with a fast broadband speed - you will be responsible for maintenance/repairs, etc.

In This Role, You Will Learn:

• Advanced editorial and management skills, including line management and mentoring writers
• Editorial processes across digital and print platforms
• Enhanced sensitivity-checking techniques, ensuring content is inclusive and appropriate for diverse audiences

You’ll work with Rebecca Stott - Director of Education, Gayatri Pillai - Digest Editor, Samantha Wright - Digest Team Leader, and the Twinkl Digest writers.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please include this at the foot of your cover letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Here’s a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before the process.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging - our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.
• From day 1 - Westfield Health, 33 annual leave days per year (pro-rata) inclusive bank holidays, a "Me" day each year, a charity day each year, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home and Twinkl subscriptions.
• Quarterly company awards programme
• Seasonal events
• Referral scheme
• Cervical and Prostate screening
• Company sick pay after 3 months of service
• After probation - cycle-to-work scheme
• Long-term service reward - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay, long service award, long service annual leave