We at PEI Group are looking for sub-editor to join our welcoming, diverse, and growing team in London. The successful candidate will edit news articles, features and data for web and print on developments and trends in private equity and other alternative assets, such as infrastructure and real estate. You will oversee the creation and publication of PEI Group’s editorial newsletters, produce digital infographics and presentations, and make a significant contribution to the editorial team in improving the quality of the group’s digital output. This post will see the right person rise from being sub-editor to digital production editor, with greater responsibility for PEI Group’s digital output.
* Edit copy to high standard in terms of accuracy, grammar and house style;
* Upload content from print publications to PEI’s digital CMS;
* Create/update homepages and landing pages;
* Manage the creation and production of email newsletters;
* Produce infographic presentations and other digital assets;
* Proofread print pages;
* Demonstrate high level of organisation and self-motivation to meet multiple deadlines;
* Collaborate with colleagues across teams and in offices around the world to develop original content ideas.
Experience and skills We are looking for someone who is:
* Intellectually curious.
* An adept storyteller with strong communication skills.
* Able to juggle different deadlines.
* An enthusiastic collaborator who will actively seek input from colleagues.
* Interested in business journalism.
* Comfortable with data as well as words.
Qualifications and experience
* At least two years’ journalism experience.
* Strong organisational skills and working knowledge of standard journalism practices and techniques.
* Meticulous attention to detail, grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation and tone;
* Working knowledge of both US and UK English grammar and spelling.
* Knowledge of WordPress, Sailthru, Excel and data visualization packages.
* Experience of working with charts and data.
* Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
Personal attributes:
* Professional and highly communicative.
* Organised.
* Personable, pro-active, collaborative.
* Able to work independently and incorporate feedback.
* Able to think laterally and be adaptable.