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Vacancy: NMK Editor

NMK has an opportunity for a web editor. If you have a way with words, familiarity with updating websites and good knowledge of the digital media industry - and can deliver quality editorial with experience that fits, then you could be NMK's next Editor.

NMK has an opportunity for a Web Editor. If you have a way with words, familiarity with updating websites and good knowledge of the digital media industry - and can deliver quality editorial with experience that fits, then you could be NMK's next Editor.

£27,911 - £31,760 p.a (inc. LWA)

The role also includes reporting on NMK's lively series of industry events.

The post holder would be based in new office premises in central London as part of WestmARC which is the University’s contract research, consultancy and enterprise team.

The post holder should be educated to degree level, preferably with a strong English or Journalistic component, and able to demonstrate at least two years work experience with a journalistic or editorial/sub-editing role, with experience, knowledge, and established relationships within the digital industries.

NMK is a thriving learning and business development network for the UK digital media industry, developed and supported by the University. It is focussed on meeting the best professional practice developmental needs of companies in the sector, particularly micro, small and medium size companies. It has a high reputation in the industry for addressing change and opportunity through its web site and offline programme of network events and short courses.

How to apply
Please send your CV to Louise Rodd.
Email: louise.rodd@prospectmsl.com
Post: Prospect, Charles House, 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BY

Closing date: 10 November 2006