Assistant Editor

Be part of the vision; be part of the RIBA.

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £25,000 - £27000 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Combination of remote and office-based working  

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time temporary contract, 12-week engagement.

An opportunity for an early career professional to develop their writing, commissioning and editorial skills and experience of media production processes as part of a paid 3-month internship with The RIBA Journal.

The assistant editor will report to the editor and be responsible for generating new and exciting content, researching, writing, and collaborating on the whole process from ideas generation through to publication and dissemination.

We are looking for a self-starter with knowledge of the world of architecture and some writing experience. You should have a strong grasp of English and an enthusiasm for digital journalism and social media.

This role will be part of the RIBA Journal which is all about design in the making - useful, practical articles about architecture that are exciting to read, unveiling things our readers can learn from those they look up to and from talents they have not yet discovered.

RIBA Journal is the UK’s largest-circulation architecture magazine. It is made up of daily articles on ribaj.com, regular newsletters, webinars and podcasts, a magazine, RIBA Journal (10 x a year), and a quarterly supplement, Products in Practice.

The RIBA offers employees a range of staff benefits including 26.5 days of annual leave + half-day for Christmas shopping, paid closure between Christmas & New Year, season ticket loan and generous pension scheme. For more details on our benefits click here

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at 'supporting documents'). In order to be considered, please upload your CV, covering letter and 2 pieces of writing when applying for the role. Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: Monday, 4 July 2022 
Interview date: Friday, 8 July 2022 and Monday, 10 July 2022

There is an expectation of some contact time at the RIBA's central London office, with a combination of remote and office-based working.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to developing a varied and mixed workforce where all are encouraged to be themselves. We value applications from all sections of society and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation.

Registered Charity No. 210566