Job Description

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Overview
About the role
We're looking for a keen and confident Editorial Assistant to join the Wonderly editorial team based at Volkswagen Group UK's headquarters in Milton Keynes. This position would suit someone early in their editorial career, who is eager to learn, bursting with natural creativity and curiosity, and has an interest in cars and digital content.
On behalf of Volkswagen Group UK (VWG), we operate Hub, the main digital communication channel between its brands - including Volkswagen cars, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA and Skoda - and its national network of dealers, retailers and repair centres.
The Hub team creates, edits and publishes news and reference articles spanning everything from the latest model launches and finance offers to minor specification and business updates. It's a fast-moving corporate environment, where you'll be expected to turn your hand to a variety of tasks, including writing, copy-editing and video production, and working day-to-day with our clients in SEAT/CUPRA.
You will be working to support the SEAT/CUPRA Hub Editor to deliver essential communications to their network of Retailers. The CUPRA brand is evolving and you'll be at the heart of it. This is an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking brand that has lots in store for the new year.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities

• Write engaging content to keep the people who work in SEAT and CUPRA's national network up to date with all the latest news, updates, offers and incentives, so that they have all the information to excel at their jobs
• Work with the SEAT/CUPRA Hub Editor to manage the SEAT and CUPRA Hubs
• Send out a daily round-up of latest news using Mailchimp
• Work with stakeholders across the SEAT and CUPRA brands to create content that supports product and campaign launches

• Film and edit videos from the brand where needed

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria
Your skills, experience and knowledge/ Minimum role criteria

• A degree in journalism or English, or demonstrable alternative experience and aptitude
• Strong written and communication skills, with an keen eye for detail
• The ability to multitask, effectively managing your own workload and proactively seeking opportunities to help
• Digital content experience, particularly using a CMS (eg Wordpress) but ideally also some knowledge of tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Google Analytics
• The ability to follow a robust content creation, sign-off and publishing process
• A basic understanding of how brands use digital content to grow and retain audiences
• The confidence to work in a busy, client-facing office environment, where a calm, positive attitude is vital
• An interest in cars (not essential, but useful)
• Most importantly, a desire to become a highly valued team member and all-round digital content superstar!

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.
To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.
Why work with us?
Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.
Our benefits include:
25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our 'Work from Anywhere' days
Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
Generous contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more
More about working for Haymarket
Putting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.
We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice.
Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.
Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.

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