Editorial Assistant
Manchester, UK | Salary: £20,000 to £22,000
We are currently seeking an Editorial Assistant who can contribute to the dynamic working environment of our Manchester office. The successful candidate will join the editorial team, assisting in the development of high-quality written content for each of our sites.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in the production of high quality and unique scientific content
- Communicating and working with a large team of freelance writers
- Working closely with the editorial and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) teams
- Proofreading science news and articles
- Promoting content on social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Essential Skills
- A keen eye for detail and excellent word processing skills
- Proofreading experience
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Computer literate in all Microsoft© Office software (in particular Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Excellent time management skills
- Self-motivation and a willingness to learn
Non-Essential Skills
- A background in a science discipline (either through work or studies) is desirable but not essential
- Some experience in web-based journalism and/or copywriting is desirable but not essential
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an English or journalistic discipline
Benefits
- Regular social events
- Flexible working hours
- Superb working environment
- Opportunities for career progression
Digital Media Sales Executive
Manchester, UK
We are looking for a digital media sales executive to help grow our Manchester based sales team. You must be able to display a track record of being able to execute a well-structured approach to researching, analysing and generating new business opportunities, consistent sales target achievement and the ability to present at the highest level.
Role Requirements
- A strong understanding and grasp of the digital online environment
- Minimum of 3 years direct sales and business development experience (B2B)
- Both internal and external sales experience is preferable
- Previous experience in direct and online media sales would be a distinct advantage
- Drive to exceed sales targets with strong sales and negotiating skills
- Successful track record working within a highly sales-orientated and targeted environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong all-round communication skills in spoken and written English
- Experience in using CRM systems, such as Salesforce.com would be an advantage but not essential
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office an advantage (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
- Full, clean driving license
- Able to travel globally and possess a clean passport
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Ability to effectively influence client’s decision-making teams.
- Strong negotiation and excellent communication skills
- Must be an active listener and solution oriented
- Strong presentation and consultative selling skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Positive can-do attitude and a determination to succeed
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Intellectually curious and a desire to continually improve
- Must be persuasive and able to provide creative solutions to customer needs
- Team player
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission scheme
- Superb working environment
- Comprehensive training
- Flexible working hours
- Global travel
- Home working opportunities
- Long weekend in the Summer months
- Regular company social activities
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