Publications and Content Editor
Fronting The Challenge Projects Ltd
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 November 2019
Job overview
Publications and Content Editor (Full-Time / Permanent)
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an opportunity to join an exciting high-growth business. Due to our ongoing expansion, we now have a vacancy for a full-time Publications and Content Editor to join our busy office set in the beautiful grounds at Seale-Hayne, South Devon. This role will report directly to the Content Development Manager. The requirements of the job will be many and varied, commensurate with the needs of a dynamic, high-growth business. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Writing, editing and proof-reading Thrive resources, including training manuals, booklets, presentation slides and handouts
• Creating high-quality, visually appealing and educationally sound e-learning content
• Laying out and formatting text and images for printed and online resources, using a range of software programmes (Word, PowerPoint, Sway, Adobe InDesign, Totara)
• Liaising with other teams to ensure publication deadlines are met
• Managing the library of resources using Thrive’s online document management system (Sharepoint (Office 365))
• Collaborating with Thrive trainers to develop content for Thrive’s online and printed resources
• Liaising with external editors, designers, animators and filmmakers to produce printed and online multimedia resources
Person requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have the following attributes:
• The ability to forge positive working relationships with authors, freelancers and members of other teams
• The ability to be proactive in trouble-shooting and solving problems; knows when to seek guidance
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines on multiple projects while maintaining high standards
• A team player – keen to learn, help and share knowledge
• Upbeat, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• The ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly
• Willingness to travel on occasion
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
• High level sub-editing, copy-editing and proof-reading skills
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt writing style and tone to suit the audience, purpose and form of Thrive materials
• The ability to understand and synthesise complex concepts and communicate these to the general reader
• The ability to create well-balanced, visually appealing resources that conform to house style and branding guidelines
• Unswerving attention to detail in the development of resources and in planning
• Sound administration and project-management skills, with a methodical and organised approach
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office – in particular, Word and PowerPoint
• Previous experience of sub-editing, copy-editing and proof-reading according to a house style
• Previous experience of writing for a variety of platforms, purposes and audiences
• Degree in a relevant discipline
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• The ability to apply learning design principles to create effective and engaging e-learning resources
• Knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of the Thrive Approach (neuroscience, attachment theory, child development theory, therapeutic use of the creative arts)
• Previous editorial experience in educational or non-fiction publishing
• Previous experience of writing and creating e-learning content, using software such as Articulate 360, for virtual learning platforms, such as MOODLE or Totara
• Previous experience of working in a training or education environment
• Previous experience of using Adobe InDesign
Package:
• Annual salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary annual pay review
• On-site parking
• Fun fund for company events
Location: Newton Abbot, South Devon (although there is the possibility of remote working for the right candidate)
Employment will be subject to:
• A willingness to embrace the Thrive Approach
• Receipt of two references, satisfactory to us in all respects
• Confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK
• The satisfactory outcome of a check by the DBS
If you have a genuine passion for writing, editing and developing content, email your CV and covering letter to human.resources@thriveapproach.com
Closing Date for Applications: 16th November 2019
1st Interview Dates: 26th and 28th November 2019
2nd Interview Date: 3rd December 2019
About Fronting The Challenge Projects Ltd
- Fronting The Challenge Projects Ltd
- The Quadrangle, Seale Hayne, Howton Road, Newton Abbott
- Devon
- TQ12 6NQ
- United Kingdom
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