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Digital Journalist£25k+London / Hertfordshire - Hybrid workingVR/10482A great opportunity has arisen for a recent graduate with a passion for writing and some experience in marketing to join a publishing company’s editorial team.The role, which can be based in either their office in Central London or in St Albans, will involve managing digital content across the company’s industry-leading websites, e-newsletters and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial eye and excellent digital skills.Role and responsibilities:* 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.* Compile and produce weekly industry news e-newsletters for websites.* Design and schedule email campaigns for magazine releases, news updates and partnership announcements* Monitor newsletter performance (open rates, click-throughs) and suggest improvements.* 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.Skills & experience required:* 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.* Knowledge of SEO best practices for web content would be ideal* Basic graphic design or multimedia skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) would be ideal