Subeditor
ABOUT US: Infopro Digital is a leading B2B information and marketing services provider with a presence in 17 countries. Through our market-leading brands, we serve six communities – insurance & finance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, industrials and the public sector – enabling our clients to make informed business decisions.
ABOUT THE ROLE: This role will lead our London-based production team, which currently focuses on the needs of our own insurance-focused events business and editorial content.
Main responsibilities
The subeditor will work across a range of print and online titles, their supplements and associated web content. They may occasionally be required to work on other publications in the division or elsewhere in the company.
Main tasks
Working across two brands – Insurance Post and Insurance Age – in collaboration with the other subeditor.
Subbing of copy from editorial staff, freelancers, industry figures and commercial entities.
Writing headlines, standfirsts, subheads and captions.
Some layout of Insurance Age magazine in Adobe InDesign.
Choosing pictures and editing in Adobe Photoshop and adding to the in-house picture library.
Graph, logo and vector image creation using Adobe Illustrator.
Liaising with journalists and editors to ensure deadlines are met.
Making suggestions for the online Style Guide for the two magazines.
Using the online running orders, and helping to make sure they are kept up-to-date and correct.
Use of CMS to publish stories, videos and images to the web.
Creation of the app version of the magazines using Pugpig.
Infographic design using Infogram for both print and online.
Publishing podcasts through Acast.
Publishing video through JWPlatform.
PDF creation and liaison with printer.
Providing cover for the other titles published by Infopro Digital as and when required.
Requirements
All applicants must have a valid right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Proven ability in working across multiple platforms and publications
Highly skilled copy subbing
Accurate proof reading
Writing effective headlines, captions and standfirsts
Some experience of business/insurance magazines and websites handy but not essential
Basic understanding of the principles of SEO
Benefits
Our global employee benefits include:
A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
Take your birthday off…on us
Access to our Group pension plan, life assurance, private medical & dental insurance, retail discounts, and much more
Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling.
Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others
Where you’ll work
This role is based at our Houndsditch office in Central London
Prefer work in a hybrid environment? Not a problem. We have plenty of options for your working preferences as long as you commit to three days a week in the office
In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
Group personal pension plan
Life assurance
Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
Private medical insurance
Employee assistance programme
Bonusly employee recognition
Employee discount scheme
Onsite monthly chair massage
Eye-care Vouchers
Discounted gym membership
Agile/remote working
Additional life assurance
Bike to work
Buying holiday
Dental insurance
Add partner to gym membership
Health cash plan
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