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Advertising & Production Manager
This is a great opportunity for an experienced advertising manager to work for Cereal Magazine, based in Bath, UK. Working closely with the publisher, you will be responsible for booking print and digital adverts for the publication, as well as maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and agencies. The advertising manager is expected to maximise advertising revenues from media agencies and clients through proactive sales activities.
The production side of the role will be focussed on producing photo shoots for Cereal, for digital partnership stories. You will be the main point of contact and liaison for all parties involved, and be responsible for executing the shoot.
We are looking for a creative, highly motivated, and organised candidate that understands Cereal and its audience. Please send a CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
* Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates, who will be asked to come in for an interview.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 22 June, 2018
Key responsibilities
- • Expand and maintain advertising base
- • Identify opportunities for growth and new business
- • Build strong relationships with key contacts from brands and media agencies, exercising a high level of contact through the telephone, email and meetings
- • exercising a high level of contact through the telephone, email and meetings
- • Achieve sales targets set by publisher
- • Proactive sales prospecting and lead generation
- • Produce shoots for digital partnership stories
Requirements
- • 2+ years media sales experience - in a print publication preferred but not required
- • Publishing and online media sales experience
- • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- • Experience in dealing with clients and media agencies at all levels
- • Self-motivated, independent and driven
- • Ability to work under pressure and display attention to detail
- • Must have a solid understanding of Cereal Magazine and its vision and ethos
- • Must be able to travel to Cereal’s Bath office for the role
Editorial Assistant
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic editorial assistant to work for Cereal Magazine, based in Bath, UK. Working closely with the editor-in-chief, you will assist her in all aspects of the magazine. The job will involve research, forward planning, writing, and generating ideas relevant to both print and digital stories, alongside important everyday tasks that require strong administrative skills.
The ideal candidate will be extremely organised, efficient, proactive, and able to juggle a demanding and diverse workload in a confident and professional manner. Other requirements are: Computer literacy, a precise eye for detail, an ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and a strong grasp on Cereal's style of travel and design. A cheerful, hardworking personality is essential. This is an excellent entry-level position, offering a chance to work with the entire breadth of Cereal Magazine.
Please send a CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
* Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates, who will be asked to come in for an interview.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 22 June, 2018
Key responsibilities
- • Researching, fact checking copy, proof reading, collating information, and writing
- • Coordinating imagery
- • Help in organisation of shoots and stories where relevant
- • Help in overseeing flat plans and production schedules
- • Help in supporting subbing and design teams
- • Building and maintaining relationships with freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, and PR’s
- • Administration: Managing phone and email queries, filing, scheduling
- • Representing the company professionally at PR events and editorial meetings
Requirements
- • Strong writing and research skills
- • Confidence in phone manner and verbal communication
- • Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign
- • Great time management, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines
- • Keen eye for detail
- • Must have a solid understanding of Cereal Magazine and its vision and ethos
- • Must be able to travel to Cereal’s Bath office for the role