Editorial Internship

Do you want to kickstart your career in Editing? Our client operates the regulated markets of cities across Europe, and are searching for a dynamic and talented Editorial Intern! This is a 12 month internship paying £27K. This role is hybrid with 3 days at the office in Canary Wharf. If you are fluent in a European language that would be a bonus!

About the Company:
Our client is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting local economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway and Portugal and a large representative office in London as well as a New York based Foreign Exchange ECN.
Through a large range of products, services and technologies they bring together buyers and sellers in venues that are transparent, efficient and reliable, addressing the needs of all market participants: SMEs and blue chips, retail and institutional investors, buy-side and sell-side, brokers and market makers, long-only and high frequency traders. Their Core mandate is to power pan-European capital markets to finance the real economy.

About the Team:
The Brand & Content team is part of the wider Communications & IR team, which provides support to all of our client’s businesses including Trading, Listings, Information Services, Post Trade (clearing and settlement) and Corporate Services.
The Communications & IR team itself is made up of various distinct functions, based across the company’s locations in Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Lisbon, London, Milan, Oslo, Paris:

1. Brand & Content - managing the company’s brand and overseeing the branded materials and content we produce across the business to ensure that branding and messaging is consistent when they promote their products and services to clients and prospects. The Brand & Content team currently has employees in Paris, London and Copenhagen, and the manager of the team is based in Paris.
2. Events - we have events staff across our locations, managing approx. 900 events and conferences every year.
3. Media team - responsible for relations with the media and for press releases, interviews, etc
4. Web & Digital- looking after the company’s suite of websites covering the Group and its subsidiaries
5. Internal communications - responsible for the execution of the company’s internal communication strategy, in line with the organisation’s global communication strategy and plans.
6. Investor Relations - responsible for managing the company’s relationship with its shareholders and investors.

This role supports the Editorial & Content Manager, based in London, as well as the wider Brand & Content team.

The Role:
The Editorial Intern will support the Brand & Content team, particularly with editorial reviews of content but also with general team support. The content you will work with can range from press releases, operational content, technical documentation, articles for the website, brochures, LinkedIn posts and video scripts.
Editorial review

• Review texts in English written by both native and non-native speakers to ensure;
  
  • they are in keeping with the company’s house style and messaging
  • they have the highest quality of English - including a rigorous proofread to avoid errors, bad grammar, but also to improve understanding and ensure texts are easy to read and concise.
  • These texts can be for brochures, webpages, technical client communications, press releases
• Monitor the editorial review mailbox
• Help to manage the News & Insights section of the company website, creating articles, sourcing related images, supplying content for articles, working with the business and some writing as necessary

Brand & Content

• Assist in the development and launch of content campaigns (print and digital): developing different types of content (videos, infographics, brochures, etc.) and liaising with our design agency
• Ensure consistency of brand and act as local reference on brand group guidelines, as appropriate
• Support rebranding projects at Group level
• Regular updating of the website connected to brand activities. Help optimise website content and coordinate with local marketing team

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, English, modern languages or a related field
• Fluent, top-quality English and a passion for language and grammar
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to form and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Autonomous and pro-active in suggesting new ideas
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Teamwork attitude and proactive approach
• Another European language would be a plus
• Familiarity with financial markets is not necessary - but it’s important to be curious and have a desire to learn

Company Benefits:

• Strong company values of Unity, Integrity, Agility, Energy, and Accountability
• A company named among The Ultimate Fintech Workplace Awards 2020, and The Most Influential Financial Technology Firms in 2021 and 2022
• A collaborative, transparent, team oriented office culture
• Excellent career path opportunities, with the ability to make an impact from day one
• Generous time off and hybrid working model