Journalist - Aesthetics
No agencies please.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Journalist to support our Aesthetics brand in the production of editorial copy for the Aesthetics Journal (B2B) and assist with membership tasks associated with the portfolio. This will be a multi-faceted role that will encompass all aspects of a media and events company. You must be able to meet strict deadlines, write and edit copy precisely and work closely with the Editor and Deputy Editor and the editorial team to ensure that all content is well written, thoroughly researched and factually accurate.
As part of this role, you will be expected to develop relationships with expert contributors and advertisers, as well as industry leaders and gain a strong understanding and knowledge of the medical aesthetics market. You will also need to help with the promotion of the Aesthetics membership platform through social media and email marketing, as well as answer inquiries over the phone and email.
Alongside the Journal, you will also have a role to play in the portfolio’s two conferences, ACE and CCR, as well as the Aesthetics Awards ceremony. This includes helping out with content-related tasks and interviews at the shows.
It’s an exciting and dynamic role, which would be perfect for a new graduate or a junior journalist, who is ready to take their skills to the next level.
Essential Criteria:
- A degree in Journalism or NCTJ qualification (a degree in English will be considered if the candidate has completed modules/work experience in journalism or medical writing)
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Experience in proofing and editing
- Knowledge and experience in utilising social media business accounts including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok
- Motivation and a ‘can do attitude’ to ensure that all content is delivered on time and to a high standard
- Excellent communication skills and professional conduct
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- An interest in (or knowledge of) the medical aesthetics market
Preferred Criteria:
- At least 1 years’ experience in content, news or feature writing
- Experience in writing for a trade publication or medical audience
- Experience in relationship building with key contacts for example PRs, contributors and advertisers
- Experience in conferences or events
- Experience with membership platforms
Who are we?
Easyfairs is the largest privately owned pan-European event company.
We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs 700 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” five years running (2019-23). The company is ranked 19th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies.
What are we like to work for?
Where talent development and having fun are part of our company values, Easyfairs is a very dynamic and exciting company to be part of, with over 750 lively and energetic team members. We offer not only an exciting opportunity to be part of this epic journey, but also fantastic career development. Working for us is very rewarding. Be ready to be challenged daily, recognised openly, and to be part of an ambitious growth trajectory!
Benefits:
🎂 Birthday day off
🏡 Flexible working as well as hybrid working
🍾 Fully stocked beer & wine fridge in the office
👶 Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)
🚲 Cycle to work scheme
🚂 Interest free travel loans
📚 Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling
🧠 Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees
🤝 Employee assistance programme
👩⚕️ 24/7 access to our virtual GP service
🏆 Long service awards
💰 Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice
👪 Life cover
🔒 Group income protection
🎉 Regular company socials organised throughout the year
We understand that applicants can be put off applying for a job if they feel they don't fit all of the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills/ experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply! Here at Easyfairs, we are passionate about the power of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our team to thrive in. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
