The editorial assistants role is to support senior editorial staff in terms of administration, planning, commissioning and general production of books, magazines, websites and other publications. The job can entail a wide range of tasks, such as dealing with royalties, hiring writers and photographers " and doing more straightforward jobs such as filing and photocopying.
The recruitment agencies listed on this page have a depth of experience when it comes to placing suitable candidates into editorial assistant vacancies.
A number of degrees may be acceptable for becoming and editorial assistant, including journalism, communications, media, as well as art and humanities subjects, and social/business related subjects. Entry may also be possible with a relevant HND, but graduates are often preferred.
Personal qualities are also very important for this role. Excellent interpersonal and self-motivational skills, knowledge of IT and a very high level of spoken and written English are necessary. Proof reading, time management and a general enthusiasm are also important qualities.
Starting salaries can vary, usually from £14,000 to £20,000. As experienced is gained, salaries will rise. The average publishing salary is £26,000 per year. Many jobs are in-house, but with a steady increase in digital publications, many roles can now be carried out from home.
Over the last 12 years, our specialist Marketing Division has developed a national reputation and an extensive network, enabling us to consistently recruit talented people for our clients. From start-up companies, to FTSE 100, Agency to Industry, we take pride in our consultative approach, taking the time to listen and understand individual client's requirements, whilst bringing in-depth market knowledge.
Unit 2, 10 Beechen Grove, Watford, Herts, WD17 2AD
We will provide all types of Marketing professionals to help your business or your clients business grow, from analysing marketing data, digital marketing, marketing managers and executives - This is what we do and have been doing for our clients for a decade! Talk to use about any marketing vacancy and we will provide transparent feedback, flexible agreements and a stunning level of service. Contact Iain & Jess at Duval Marketing.
4th Floor Colmore Gate, 2-6 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2QD
Pro-Found Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency in Sheffield, offering comprehensive temporary and permanent employment services across multiple sectors in the UK. Whether you are a job seeker in search of your next career opportunity or an employer with a vacancy to fill, Pro-Found Recruitment provides the employment services to fulfil your needs.
Epic House, 18 Darnall Road, Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5AB
Reed are here to help you take your next step in the world of work, whatever it is. From recruiting talented individuals across 20 sectors for a permanent, temporary, or interim role; to recruiting at scale, and screening, your local recruiter have a solution that will ensure your business thrives. Alternatively, if you're looking to take the next step in your career, or break into a completely new sector, our experts can help.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
First Choice for Recruitment. We focus on delivering a comprehensive recruitment solution across the IT, Media and Engineering sectors across the UK, USA, Europe and the Middle East, keeping the entire process of hiring staff as smooth and efficient as possible.
1st Floor, Nelson House, Edward Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2RA
Prospero Integrated is a London-based agency that has been operating for over 22 years and is a member of the REC. They are committed to fulfilling recruitment assignments for the Audio Visual, Video Conferencing, and Unified Communications sectors throughout the UK and Europe. Their remit covers various functions such as Technicians, Project Managers, and System Designers, through to Account Managers and Senior Management roles.
3rd Floor, 15 Worship Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2DT
Live Recruitment works in the Events, Digital, Marketing and Creative sectors across the UK. They have offices in London and the Midlands. They deliver permanent recruitment solutions.
21 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5QP
Cooper Golding Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary entity that focuses on bridging qualified candidates and a diverse client group across the UK. Hiring for a wide variety of contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies, they primarily deal with the Engineering and Manufacturing markets. The company has also delivered staffing solutions to the Commercial, Industrial, IT & Technology, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain & Logistics sectors since 2011.
Artavia House Barnstaple, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HG
Albany Partners is a niche recruitment firm supplying Chief Technology Officers and Chief Product Officers into Technology businesses, Venture Capital backed enterprises and Private Equity houses. Launched in 2012, they leverage their team's combined experience of over 100 years in serving names in Digital Marketing, Telecommunications and more across Europe, like Trade Republic and Virgin Wines. Their main office can be found in Holborn.
10 Bloomsbury Way, Soho, London, WC1A 2SL
MBHRN, instituted in 2004, are talent specialists that aid in meeting the staffing requirements of HR and Rewards divisions. Serving employers nationwide and across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, they recruit candidates on an interim and permanent basis for roles at all levels. The firm deals also offers consultancy, market mapping, and team design services.
2a The Quadrant, Upper High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4RH
Aspire Media Group consists of several businesses offering recruitment solutions, such as JobServe, HotLizard, Healthcare Jobs Central, CareerBoard, Route 1, JobShark, and a whole lot more. Their services include online job boards, recruitment software development, job board solutions, and an industry network. They are based in Essex.
Tower Business Park, Kelvedon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0LX
Dotgap is a London-based recruitment firm that extends its operation to an extensive client portfolio in the UK's Digital Marketing and Media sectors. For over seven years, they have been attracting candidates for an array of assignments at all levels, such as senior management and directorial roles. The talent entity also supports the Consulting, HR, Sales, and Technology markets. Dotgap often places Account Directors and Client Leads.
52-54 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6RL
Expand Group provides recruitment services in Media & Entertainment, Communications & InfoTech and Technology globally with the help of their teams in Brighton, London and New York. They have developed a wealth of experience since they began in 1998 and a track record that includes a 95% customer satisfaction rate, long-term partnerships spanning over three years and client portfolio that has brands like Samsung and Tata.
3rd Floor, Edge House, 42 Bond Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1RD
Eventeem helps satisfy personnel requirements for Promotional and Corporate Events across the UK. Founded in 2009, they have experience meeting needs for Automotive Event staff, Sampling staff, Mediawalkers, Exhibition staff, Event Registration staff and Event Hosts in over 280 locations, and ventures like Kodak, Volkswagen and The White Company. Their head office is located in Cardiff.
Studio 203, The Creative Quarter, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1AF
Ibison Talent Group, with national reach, performs specialised hiring services for an extensive client list in the Advertising & Media, Content & Digital Platforms, Journalism, and TV & Entertainment markets. With a team based in London, they source qualified job seekers to fulfill a wide variety of senior-level placements.
Jupiter House Warley Hill Business Park, The Drive, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE
ABR Associates is a recruitment consultancy that specialises in making permanent placements for B2B Sales roles across Media & Publishing, Business Information, Technology, Data, Market Research, Media Intelligence, and other similar sectors. They were founded in 2010 and deliver their services mainly to businesses throughout London.
52 High Street, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5PW
b3 media offers support to meet the staffing needs of various clients in the Media industry in South East and London. They have over 20 years of experience and have teams located in West Sussex.
The Granary, Springfield Farm, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7NG
Scout Talent Consultancy specialises in the Marketing and Advertising industry. To ensure a candidate is the right fit for a role, they offer candidate profiling using psychometric testing. Aside from recruitment solutions, they also offer various consultancy services including leadership development, business growth consultancy, mergers & acquisitions advice, team learning and development, and HR consultative services.
11 Cromwell Road, Henley, Buckinghamshire, RG9 1JH
Section:Media is a recruitment consultancy established in 2009 and headquartered in London. They cover the following areas: Advertising & SaaS Sales, Ad Ops & Programmatic, and Paid Media. Their client portfolio includes ESPN, Group M, The Hook Group, Ascential, Influent Media, The Tab, and ITE. They ensure all candidates are well vetted and briefed.
11 Golden Square, Soho, London, W1F 9JB
Revolutions Recruitment partners with employers in all sectors. Tthey provide local staffing solutions to businesses in the Devon and South West region. Some of the typical jobs they list on their website are Retail Associate, Reception Staff, Office Manager, Facilities Management, and Administrator. They prioritise charity and have committed to give as much profit as possible to a Mental Health Clinic.
Castle Hill House, 12 Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PD
Digital Minds caters to an extensive client portfolio nationwide by placing professionals on a wide variety of assignments. Their expertise reaches the Creative, Digital, and Media verticals and Account Management, Display (Brand & DR), E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Front & Back-End Development, Graphic Design, SEO, Social Media, Traditional PR, and Web Analytics fields. The company often hires Email Strategists and PR Social Outreach Managers.
49 Rombalds View, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8LT
Campbell Brown, an independent Bloomsbury firm, exclusively delivers executive search solutions to the Marketing Services, Entertainment and Media sectors. They were launched in 2010 by a Qualified Chartered Accountant, following his 13 years of recruitment experience. Performing search & selection and assessment, they have forged long-term partnerships with both applicants and businesses, some of which have been going strong for over 10 years.
1 Alfred Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7EB
Moore People Event Staffing typically recruits Actors, Dancers, Event Staff, Models, Organizers, and Exhibitors across the UK. With a team based in Essex, they offer their expertise in providing various services, including Conferences, Events, Exhibitions, and Promotions. Moore People Event Staffing hires personnel at all levels.
1st & 2nd Floor 169 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF
Talent Creative Media hires on a contract and freelance basis for a diverse client portfolio across the UK. The company primarily focuses on catering to the Creative/Design, Marketing, and Media sectors. Based in London, they typically find candidates for a wide variety of positions at all levels.
2nd Floor, 1 West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 9JU
Blueberry Creative Consultants, founded in 2002, specialises in providing creative talent to the Post-Production and Design industries. The agency works with creative businesses, broadcasters, production companies, and digital agencies to provide them with Sound Designers, Motion Graphic Designers, Animators, Illustrators, Directors, and many others. They've collaborated with Nutopia, the National Geographic Channel, Pioneer Productions, to list a few.
10 Redan House, 27 Redan Place, Paddington, London, W2 4SA
AlpinaSearch Ltd, based in Finsbury, specialises in executive recruitment for Enterprise Software and Software as a Service start-ups and scale-ups. Hiring the likes of Chief Technology Officers, Chief Executive Officers and Directors, they work for businesses in Europe, such as BehavioSec, Cloudmark, OpenSignal and VersoVentures. They have over 20 years of experience.
Suite 971 Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Hatty Blue is a firm that supplies professional labour Marketing, Business Support, and HR. Hatty Blue was established by Joanna Donelan and Siobhan Rourke in 2008. The firm is a member of REC and offers a career coaching programme.
74 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 5QA
Ashwood Executive Search International focuses on delivering Executive Search solutions globally across over 25 countries, working from offices in Ascot, the US and South Africa. Launched in 1986, they satisfy permanent and interim assignments in fields like Commercial, Marketing, Operations, R&D, IT, HR and Finance. They mainly support Consumer Goods, Food Service, Beauty, Industrial and Media Services establishments like Heineken, Revlon and SHARP.
Index House Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7ET
Jacobs Massey, situated in Soho, matches candidates in Audio-Visual disciplines to ventures globally, including in the UK, Switzerland and Germany. They seek permanent, short-term and long-term freelance Live Event Technicians, Project Managers, Camera Operators and more. Their client portfolio includes The Tate and LB Brent AV Services. They are members of the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association and Audio Visual Cultural Forum.
48 Warwick Street, Soho, London, W1B 5AW
Trilogy International works for the UK, Europe, and US markets. With a network of teams operating across the US, London, and Ireland, they source candidates to fill roles in the Commerce & Industry, Financial Services, Technology, Utilities & Energy, and Insurance industries. They recruit on a permanent and interim basis for vacancies in the Architecture, DevOps, Telecoms Pharmaceutical, and Cyber Security disciplines.
24 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
For over 22 years, The Music Market / Arts and Media has operated within the Music, Creative, and Media industries, catering to record companies, independent labels, booking agents, publishing houses, studios, artist management, digital agencies, and tech companies. They have worked with Universal Music UK, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and Live Nation Entertainment.
1st Floor 49, Great Cumberland Place, Westminster, London, W1H 7TH
Attention Talent Ltd conducts recruitment for the Marketing, Content, Creative, Growth, Communications and Social Media sectors. Utilising their team's combined experience of over 50 years, their services consist of recruitment, rec2rec and recruitment marketing, which enables them to hire Social Media Executives, Content Creators, Creative Designers, Bid Specialists, Managers, Directors and C-Suite Officers.
Suite C, Yanley Court Long Ashton Business Park, Bristol, Avon, BS41 9LB
Working for the Creative, Digital, and Media industries, Become Recruitment places skilled professionals into temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies across the UK. They have been covering a range of divisions such as Digital & Technology, Artwork & Production, Client Services, and PR Marketing for over 20 years. They also recruit globally from their offices based in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hong Kong.
10 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4HJ
Benson Price Consultants works directly with the Creative Marketing, IT, and Digital Media industries. They aid in delivering skilled candidates to permanent roles, including Communications Manager, Account Director, Senior Event Producer, and Creative Director across the UK. They also hire talent internationally from their offices in London.
8e Mobbs Miller House, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5LL
Simply360Search is a Financial recruitment specialist catering exclusively to the Creative, Marketing, Media Investment, and Tech sectors. Founded in 2000, they cover entry-level to executive and board placements worldwide for vacancies such as Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Commercial Director, Finance Business Partner, and more. They have multiple strategic locations including London, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
Aldwych House, 71-91, Holborn, London, WC2B 4HN
A national supplier of staffing solutions, Betty Recruitment aids an extensive client portfolio in filling permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies. They primarily work for the Creative / Design, Digital, Marketing, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. The firm also caters to employers in the following departments: Broadcasting, Fashion, FMCG, Health & Wellness, Production, and Social Media. Betty Recruitment places staff at all levels.
4 Chiltern Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9PL
Venator Broadcast, founded in 2014, extends employment opportunities in the niche industries of Broadcast, Media and Online Video Technologies. With a focus on Mid-Senior level positions, they assist job seekers looking for permanent and contract endeavours in R&D, Technical, Engineering, Sales, Commercial, C-Suite Leadership and more. They have offices in Bournemouth and California in the US and have served names like BBC, Comcast and JW Player.
2 Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JN
Ferrari Healy is a Tech and Marketing specialist recruitment agency that provides companies with professionals of all levels, from Graduate Developers to Tech Directors. They work with start-ups, creative agencies, and bigger tech companies, tailoring their services to each of their clients. They recruit for a variety of roles such as Front End Developer, Web Developer, Tech Architect, Database Manager, Market Researcher, and Digital Marketer.
1 Mark Square, City of London, London, EC2A 4EG
The Media Exchange is an established provider of specialised staffing services for a broad range of disciplines in the UK's Marketing and Media markets. The talent company places staff in various positions at all levels, including Commercial Director, Event Sales Manager, and Social Media Manager. They cater to a diverse client group in many disciplines, such as Advertising, Broadcast, Cinema, Content Marketing, Digital, Mobile & Tech, and Print.
33 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 0DQ
Digital Wis is a specialist Digital Media recruitment firm based in Islington. They were launched in 2014 following their director's Digital Advertising experience of over 8 years. Aiding graduates up to senior talent, they open jobs in Paid & Performance Marketing, Advertising Operations, Campaign Management, Client Services and more. They have a global reach across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
KMK HR Solutions sources candidates in Business Support for Property, Retail & Luxury Brands, Media, Advertising & PR, Financial Services, Tech & FinTech, Professional Services and Not for Profit organisations, including startups and SMEs. Based in the City of London, they recruit for permanent, temporary and contract appointments like Health & Safety Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Team Secretary and Office Manager. They were established in 2009.
1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ
Hunter Jameson is a boutique agency that provides recruitment services to the following industries: Media, Retail, Consumer Products, and Leisure & Hospitality. The agency is based in London and its areas of expertise include Finance & Accounting, Strategy & Business Development, and Executive.
14 Gray's Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN
Longmire Recruitment sources and selects candidates for various permanent assignments in an extensive employer portfolio. These include charities, non-profit, and social purpose businesses. They work closely with the Creative, Media & Communications, and Public Affairs sectors across the UK. With a team in Westgate-on-Sea, the agency also covers Digital Communications, Marketing, Press & Media, Programme Management, and Research functions.
125 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-sea, Kent, CT8 8NL
Impact Creative Recruitment primarily focuses on the Creative and Media industries across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Founded in 2001, they provide staffing solutions for various clients in a wide variety of fields, such as Business Support, Finance, HR/Talent, Marketing, and Technology. The company hires on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis and won the Heart of the City Award in 2017s Dragon Awards.
1st Floor, 5-ll Worship Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2BH
Marks Sattin is focused on the placement of Technology, Change & Transformation, Finance & Accounting, Investment & Advisory, Legal, Governance, and Executive professionals across various business sectors. They have numerous locations in UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, allowing them to work with organisations of all sizes globally. They strongly advocate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Somerset House, 37 Temple St, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DP
Talent Yard is a recruitment specialist that recruits for Office Support, PA, and Secretarial opportunities across the UK. Founded in 2006, they aid in filling temporary vacancies and sourcing qualified personnel. They typically hire staff for various roles, including Administrator, Office Manager, Team PA, and Receptionist. With teams based in London and Manchester, they are part of a network with Talent Yard HR.
37-41 Mortimer Street, London, Marylebone, London, W1T 3JH
Vine Resources exclusively manages recruitment in Technology, covering Software Engineering, Cloud, Business Transformation and more. With offices in London, Berlin, Sydney and New York, they have a global network enabling them to connect with over 140,000 applicants. Launched in 2004, they satisfy permanent, contract and executive roles from single personnel to a project team. Their past clients include Comcast, Vodafone, KPMG and NTT DATA.
3rd Floor, News Building, 3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG
Established in 2010, Twist Recruitment Ltd works within the Creative industry, providing talent in all areas and at all levels in London and the UK. The firm recruits for roles in Design, Content, Digital, Marketing, and Advertising. They hire for a variety of positions such as Account Manager, Client Director, Account Executive, Senior Strategist, Head of Strategy, and more.
Room S89, Second Floor, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Staffline operates within the Manufacturing, Food & Catering, Logisitics, Media, Driving, Administration, Automotive, Sales, and Agriculture sectors across the UK and Ireland. Formed in 1986, they have worked with established global brands such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, GHL, Sainsbury's, Arla, and more. They support both permanent and temporary recruitment needs, and also offer managed services to employers.
19 - 20 The Triangle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1AE
Anderson Scott Solutions, based in Wolverhampton, extends employment opportunities in Finance, Sales, Marketing & Digital Media, HR, Procurement, IT, Commercial & Office Support and Technical & Engineering. They specifically cater to permanent and executive placements nationwide, like Sales Executive, Finance Business Partner, Heavy Plant Engineer, Legal Secretary, Production Team Leader and Facilities Coordinator. They opened their doors in 2010.
Kenant Chambers 2 Bath Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4EQ
Saxton Bampfylde has been recruiting Leadership and Executive talent for over 35 years. They operate across multiple sectors including Media, Digital, Health & Care, Education, Retail, Creative, Sustainability, Technology. They feature a 98% appointment success rate. They also have multiple strategic locations throughout the UK and worldwide including London, Edinburgh, and Guildford.
9, Savoy Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7EG
Veronica Hayes Consultancy extends recruitment solutions to a variety of industries which include Professional Services, Financial Services, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations. With an office in Mayfair, they satisfy permanent, temporary and contract vacancies throughout the City, Docklands and Central London. Example roles they have filled are Accounts Assistant, Junior Secretary, HR Manager and more. Their operations began in 2001.
35, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW
5Q Consultancy is a multi-sector search agency that sources and places candidates in the IT & Technical, Digital, Marketing, Construction, and Finance sectors. The agency is based in Godalming, Surrey, but they operate across the UK and Continental Europe. 70% of their candidates are referrals and the positions they recruit for include Director-level positions, Admin, Technology Professionals, Sales Consultants, and Account Managers.
8 Llanaway Close, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3ED
Additional Resources recruits for a vast range of industries including Hospitality, Finance, Construction, Design, Education, Sport, Energy, and a whole lot more. The numerous roles they handle include HGV Drivers, Gas Engineer, Head Chef, Vehicle Technician, Assessor, Early Years Practitioner, Client Account Executive, and so on. They cover both permanent and temporary requirements for clients in the UK, and other countries such as Canada.
Park Wood Technical Center, Park Wood, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0SN
Harling Menzies Executive Search is a London-based agency that covers an array of industries across the UK and abroad. These include Finance & Actuarial, FMCG, General Management, Human Resources, Insurance, Marketing, Property/Construction, Retail, and Supply Chain & Operations sectors. They assign professionals for various interim senior-level assignments and also provides consultancy services to a broad range of employers.
Barling House, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HB
Vox Recruitment is a Manchester-based talent specialist that matches potential candidates with a broad range of employers across the UK. They predominantly cater to the Digital, Marketing, and Media industries and their sub-sectors. For over three years, the company has also been working within various fields, such as Content, Digital Media Sales, E-commerce, Events/Exhibition Management, Insight & Analytics, Paid Media, Sales, and Social Media.
The Granary, 50 Barton Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M28 2EB
City Centre Recruitment covers a wide range of sectors including Catering and Hospitality, Engineering, Driving, Cleaning, Service Levels, Industrial, Events, Housekeeping and Commercial. They deliver permanent and temporary staffing solutions to clients in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and surrounding areas. They have offices in Bournemouth, Charminster, Weymouth, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Southampton.
114 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1LU
Strategic talent acquisition for the Defence and Communications sectors.
The Granary 5 Bonneys Yard, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0PJ
Founded in 1997, the Recruitment Consultancy provides contract, temporary, and permanent office staffing solutions across a variety of sectors including Administration, Digital Media, Finance & Accounts, IT Support, HR, Legal, PA & Secretarial, and PR & Marketing. They fill a wide range of roles like Data Quality Administrator, Sales Admin Support, and Payroll Associate. The company has offices in Guildford, Surrey and Worthing.
Parallel House 32 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AB
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH