Journalist in United Kingdom

Job description

Digital Shopping Production Assistant (Q4 Contract)

Location: UK-based (Remote)

Contract: October – December (Q4)

Hours: Part-time (approximately three half days a week, flexible)

Pay: Circa £20 per hour (PAYE)

We’re looking for a Digital Shopping Production Assistant with exceptional attention to detail to support and collaborate with our shopping content team during the key Q4 period.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside an in-house editorial team and gain valuable experience in creating and optimising commerce content. You’ll play an active role in ensuring shopping and deals content is accurate, engaging, and up to date during major events such as Black Friday and Christmas.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and update shopping articles in the CMS
• Edit and resize product images for shopping modules using Canva or Photoshop
• Check and update product prices, stock levels, and retailer links to ensure accuracy
• Support coverage during major shopping events and sales (e.g. Black Friday, Christmas)
• Collaborate with editors to build trending and review content

Key Attributes

• Hands-on experience in digital journalism, content creation, or a similar creative field
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or Canva, with access to the software
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
• A collaborative, positive team player who’s open to feedback
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently in a fast-paced environment

Shift Pattern

• Approx. 1.5 days per week
• Typically Tues, Weds, Thurs half-days (10:30am–2:30pm)
• Some flexibility required; occasional weekend or out-of-hours work may be needed during peak periods

This role would suit a recent graduate or someone early in their career in journalism or digital media, looking to gain hands-on experience in commerce content production. Candidates who are overqualified for this role are unlikely to be the right fit.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English