Hub Editorial Assistant - Volkswagen

Job Title: Hub Editorial Assistant

Brand: Wonderly

Reporting To: Hub Editor

Location: Milton Keynes - Volkswagen Group Offices

Hybrid: 3 days in office per week

Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Salary Range: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

ABOUT THE JOB

Working within the Hub team at Volkswagen Group

Wonderly is a leading owned-media agency, producing world-class content for global brands. On behalf of Volkswagen Group UK (VWG), we operate Hub, the main digital communication channel between its brands - including Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA and Škoda - and its national network of dealers, retailers and repair centres. The successful candidate will be working at the heart of Volkswagen Group to deliver effective communications to the network.

The Role

The Hub Editorial Assistant supports the Hub Editor by writing copy to keep Volkswagen Group’s national network updated with essential news and offers. Whether it’s the latest the new car launch, sales campaign or people development initiative, the role produces streamlined and easy-to-read copy for the retailer audience.

The Editorial Assistant creates, edits and publishes news and reference articles spanning everything from the latest model launches and finance offers to minor specification and business updates. It’s a fast-moving corporate environment, where they’ll be expected to turn their hand to a variety of tasks, including writing, copy-editing and video production, and working day-to-day with our clients across the Volkswagen Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit and proofread articles briefed in by the Volkswagen Group client to a high editorial standard
• Work closely with Volkswagen Group stakeholders to ensure their content is delivered on time
• Upload and build articles onto a Content Management System (CMS)
• Provide holiday cover for other brand editors, stepping in to manage their brand Hub websites and inbox
• Send out daily or weekly newsletters with curated news using Mailchimp
• Support the production and editing of video and multimedia content as required.

Key Relationships

Works closely with Volkswagen Group stakeholders to build strong working relationships and build trust with the client.

Support the Hub Editor in their role, share knowledge, provide support and contribute to the successful delivery of business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of B2B communications
• Knowledge of internal communications processes
• Understanding of the automotive sector and the Volkswagen Group brands
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels, campaign delivery or content management systems

Skills

• Writing, copy editing and proof reading - exceptional grasp of grammar, spelling and punctuation with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to apply standard style guides, tone of voice and internal brand voice guidelines
• Confidence using Content Management Systems, or the ability to learn new publishing systems quickly.
• Video and multimedia production
• SEO best practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to work independently
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in relevant business systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to organise workload, time and resources to maximise productivity and impact
  
  

Experience

• A degree in journalism or English, or demonstrable alternative experience and aptitude
• Experience of working within a fast-paced, newsroom-style environment
• Journalism experience - writing articles in a news-style format
• Experience working in B2B or B2C digital publishing or internal communications
• Experience of managing client relationships
• Some experience in coordinating multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-focused editorial professional who enjoys producing clear, accurate content and working collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.

• Detail-oriented
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Diplomatic
• Pro-active and self-starting
• Resilient
• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Curious and continuously improving
• Professional
• Acts with integrity
• Solutions-focused

What Success Looks Like

How will success in this role typically be measured?

Examples:

• Consistently accurate, clear and high-quality written content.
• Positive and professional relationships with Volkswagen Group stakeholders.
• Reliable delivery of content against agreed deadlines.
• Effective collaboration with the Hub Editor and wider editorial team.

Additional Information

Why work with us at Haymarket?

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.

Our Company benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)

• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days

• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments

• Generous contributory pension scheme

• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.

To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.

More about Haymarket

Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise.

We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment.

Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities.

We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person, fostering stronger connections and creativity, but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability. In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts.

Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.