Editorial assistant

In this role you could:

• be a point of contact for authors
•  keep databases, spreadsheets and other records up to date
•  read documents and make corrections
•  deal with rights and permissions
•  act as personal assistant to commissioning editors
•  work with images and page layout software
•  proof and edit online text, including social media content
•  compile and send out newsletters using design and distribution software
•  edit text and images using a content management system (CMS)
•  edit text on apps

• knowledge of English language
• knowledge of media production and communication
• the ability to read English
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• specialist training courses with professional bodies

With experience you could move into more senior editorial roles, or work on a freelance basis.