VACANCY Editorial/Creative Assistant – Craft Stamper magazine

Please spread the word about this exciting opportunity to work on Craft Stamper magazine!

Traplet Publications is seeking to appoint a part time (16 hours per week) Editorial and Creative Assistant for Craft Stamper (and when the need arises, Scrap365). The post is based in-house at our offices in Malvern, Worcestershire. Hours of work are flexible within the needs of the post.

The core duties of the post include:

- Assisting the Editor with administrative tasks including logging projects received, sourcing products, competition prizes and giveaways, liaising with sales and marketing, supporting the magazine contributors and dealing with reader enquiries.

- Working with the photographer to provide creative input into the presentation of projects for the magazine.

- Contributing to the content and production of the magazine, including collation of text and copy writing.

- Acting as support staff to the editorial team.

 

Suitable applicants must:

-Have a keen interest in crafts, preferably rubber stamping.

- Demonstrate awareness of trends in the craft industry.

- Be able to work proactively and bring creative ideas to the table.

- Be highly organised, able to manage their own workload and able to work with minimal supervision.

- Have a good standard of written English and generally strong communication skills.

- Be able to cope with working to tight deadlines and as part of a busy team where demands and priorities can change on a daily basis.

- Have working knowledge of: MS Word, Excel (basic level) and email. Understanding of social media and blogging would be advantageous.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter stating your suitability to: katy.leitch@traplet.com. For enquiries relating to the post please call Katy on 01684 588557.

Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 24^th May 2013

ENDS