Apartamento Publishing is looking for an Assistant Editor to work across the full range of Apartamento publications, including the magazine and books, online stories and social media, as well as the occasional task related to our fledgling venture, The Natural Wine Company. Above all, you must have a strong understanding of the Apartamento editorial voice and the ability to apply this vision to all Apartamento content, while working closely with both the deputy editor and editor. This is a full-time role ideally based in Barcelona, but for the right candidate we would also consider remote work.
ROLE
Edit interviews, essays, and short stories for print and online, working on the angle and structure of each piece, chasing up extra material where needed, fact checking, and also verifying spelling and grammar
Carry out translations into English
Assist in preparing short copy, indexes, credits for Apartamento publications, with a view to eventually contributing longer pieces
Write copy for both Apartamento and The Natural Wine Company social media accounts
Assist in general production: following up with authors, organising transcriptions, requesting usage rights
SKILLS
Must be a native English speaker, and a second language is strongly preferred
First-rate writing and grammar skills, with demonstrable experience in journalism or writing, whether it’s a portfolio or specific work history
Commitment to factual accuracy and ability to conduct background research where needed
Understanding of how to work with different authors, helping to shape different forms of content
Understanding of Apartamento’s voice and desire to keep developing it across different mediums
Strong organisation and communication skills, the ability to work closely with other members of a small team while also being able to work independently and make proactive decisions
A broad knowledge of contemporary culture, design, architecture, food and wine is essential, plus an appreciation of different forms of media and literature
Please send an updated CV and application letter to: jobs@apartamentomagazine.com