Alakat Publishing is a B2B trade publisher that produces the UK toy industry’s leading monthly trade magazine and news website, plus a licensing industry website. As we enter peak season for the toy trade, we are looking to expand our editorial team, which works from our office in Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Please note our location as this is an office-based position and may not be undertaken on a freelance or remote basis. We’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and your application should state clearly where you are currently based. Regular attendance at the office will be required as much of the work is to fixed schedules and is time sensitive and collaborative.

The role is an exciting opportunity at an established publication. In our small company, the opportunity to work closely with the senior team and be involved in almost every aspect of the business will provide invaluable experience, and there’s potential for development for the right people.

The role…

• is a full time, hands-on editorial position, involving work in both print and digital environments. A professional standard of writing and subbing is a must, as is an aptitude for online systems and the ability to carry out administrative tasks efficiently.
• We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic applicant, who is keen to get to know the toy trade/associated industries and work closely with the Editor and rest of the team, to produce copy for our daily online newsfeed service as well as short form copy for our print publication, as well as other writing tasks and projects as required.
• Journalistic experience is desirable, and knowledge of the trade press would be an advantage, as would experience of generating written, news-based online content. Support and guidance will be provided by the rest of the team, but we will expect you to learn from hands-on experience. This will be a priority from the start, so some initiative as well as basic competence is expected.
• The role will suit a candidate who has training in print journalism (NCTJ accredited qualification preferred), or relevant concrete experience for a commercial organisation, a natural flair for writing, good communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• We’re looking for a hardworking, confident individual who will take pride in their work and in the company. As well as a high standard of grammatical accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to adapt tone of content to house style is expected. The role will involve liaising with clients, chasing copy, maintaining in house administrative systems, subbing press releases, both creating content from supplied material and generating original content, uploading copy and images to the company’s online platforms, and distributing content across social media. A confident telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills are vital, and knowledge of systems such as WordPress, Mailchimp and Photoshop – or the ability to pick up such systems rapidly – would be an advantage.
• The role is office-based, and occasional travel within the UK may be involved to visit clients or attend important events in the trade show calendar, sometimes staying away from home overnight. Every member of our close-knit team is vital, and a sociable nature, enthusiasm, loyalty and flexibility are expected.

To Apply

Please send CV of no more than two pages and a cover note summarising briefly why you feel you would be a good fit for this vacancy to anita@toyworldmag.co.uk. Your application should state clearly where you are currently based, and it will be assumed that you have checked that you are comfortable with the commute. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, prior to or during your application.

This is a full-time, permanent role. Salary is DOE and will be determined after the interview stage but is expected to be in the region of £24-27k.

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