Junior Assignment Editor

Role: Junior Assignment EditorLocation/Worksite: Sydney/HybridType: Fixed Term - 12 monthWho You Are:You are someone who thrives working in a fast-paced, fun, and creative environment that is rarely the same from one week to the next. You embrace the deadline-driven media business and enjoy interacting with photographers, editors, and clients to solve problems. You are highly organised, and as a result, love to juggle multiple tasks and can prioritise on the fly. People trust you to handle all the details to get the job done. You display a sense of urgency and can handle important administrative tasks related to editorial production.You are eager to learn and don't just see this as an administrative role but one where you can truly add value. You are looking for the opportunity to grow and assist in all areas of our established editorial business. You have a willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours both at the office and on-site for events. \nYour Next Challenge:

• Researching current events in the editorial world, including producing a calendar of events, and speaking with clients, publicists, and media managers to secure access to events.
• Assisting the team to plan and assign photographers to cover events.
• Processing all paperwork regarding the production of events.
• Handling administrative duties related to event coverage, including entering data, sending emails, and making phone calls.
• Maintaining industry awareness, which includes staying up-to-date on breaking news, sporting events, celebrity events, and pop culture, etc.; familiarising oneself with photographer work, events, etc.; keeping up to date on technological trends and terminology.
• Assisting on photo and video assignments as a runner, captioner, or assistant.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience in this field.
• B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Photo / video editing experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with project management tools.
• Extensive knowledge and interest in news, sport, celebrity, and public relations.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team-based environment as well as autonomously.
• Willingness to occasionally work non-traditional hours.
• Demonstrates independent judgement and thorough thought processes.
• Effective communicator who works well with others to solve problems and create innovative solutions.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, as well as stand during events.
• Frequent and repetitive hand and finger motion is required for the utilisation of the computer.
• No relocation offered for this role.

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