Print & Digital Publishing Assistant

Join an Award-Winning Publishing Team

CommunityAd is an award-winning publishing company producing a diverse portfolio of community and local authority magazines, both in print and online. Every month, our publications reach thousands of households across the UK, helping connect readers with local businesses, organisations and community news.

We're looking for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Publishing Assistant to join our friendly production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in publishing, journalism or media, working on magazines that make a real difference to local communities.

About the Role

As Publishing Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping our magazines progress from planning through to publication. Working closely with our Editorial, Design and Administration teams, you'll ensure deadlines are met, content is accurate, and our digital platforms remain up to date.

This an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, organisation and working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining magazine page plans.
• Coordinate with Editorial, Graphics and Administration teams throughout the production process.
• Proofread editorial content and advertisements, ensuring accuracy, consistency and high editorial standards.
• Suggest improvements to page layouts and presentation where appropriate.
• Prepare digital editions for publication, including tagging magazines and checking links.
• Update business listings and content across our websites.
• Publish online-exclusive articles and ensure website content remains current and relevant.
• Support the wider publishing team with production and administrative tasks as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Confident managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding written English, grammar and punctuation.
• Meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced publishing environment.
• Positive, proactive and keen to learn.
• Able to use initiative as well as work effectively within a team.

Desirable Skills

While not essential, it would be advantageous if you have experience with:

• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Blogging or digital publishing
• Website content management
• Basic SEO principles
• Social media content

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Hands-on experience across both print and digital publishing.
• Opportunities to develop your editorial, publishing and digital media skills.
• The chance to work for an award-winning company with a strong reputation in community publishing.

This role is particularly suited to graduates or those looking to begin a career in publishing, journalism, media or communications, although applicants from other backgrounds with the right skills and enthusiasm are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please send us your CV together with a covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within five working days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may, however, retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Pay: £24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Margate CT9 1BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Proofreading: 1 year (required)
• Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person