Job Description

Overview:

Setform, based in central London, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Digital Journalist to join our editorial team. This role focuses on managing digital content across our industry-leading websites, e-newsletters, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial eye, excellent digital publishing skills, and an understanding of how to engage audiences online.

The role offers a hybrid set-up of home working and working from our London or St Albans offices, as well as the opportunity for some UK-based travel for events.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Editing & Publishing

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.

Email Newsletters

Compile and produce weekly industry news e-newsletters for both the Engineer Live and Scientist Live websites.

Design and schedule email campaigns for magazine releases, news updates and partnership announcements

Monitor newsletter performance (open rates, click-throughs) and suggest improvements.

Social Media Management

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.

Key Skills & Experience:

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.

Desirable:

Knowledge of SEO best practices for web content.

Basic graphic design or multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).

Interest or background in engineering, manufacturing or science.

Please supply a covering letter with your CV - applications will not be considered without one. Please also share a link to any published work or online portfolio.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: Setform
Expected start date: 01/08/2025