Journalism, Information and Communications
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
5
Duration of role:
Ongoing role - academic year
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
18 Oct 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
  
aAh!, Manchester Metropolitan University’s student magazine, is looking for a talented, driven and creative individual to lead aAh! online and print platforms to success.

Reporting to the Student Media Coordinator, the aAh! Magazine Editorial Assistant will be support the smooth operation of the online and print issues. They will be expected to use an imaginative approach towards publishing regular professional, engaging content, aiming to make their own work a distinct and recognisable part of www.aah-magazine.co.uk

They will be responsible for working alongside Section Editors to make major editorial decisions for the magazine in both online and print form.

The aAh! Editorial Assistant is expected to be committed and work diligently with the rest of team to ensure the online and print magazines are to a consistent high standard. They are also required to  regular meetings for other editors and contributors, writing and pitching stories and setting briefs for freelance contributors to develop a publishing schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Write, edit and publish content 
  • Manage associated professional email accounts
  • Chair team meetings with the support of Student Media Coordinator
  • Pitch original ideas and present briefs to the team to develop a publishing schedule
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience and flexibility with a willingness to learn new skills
  • A passion for news, arts and culture with an awareness of/interest in what's happening
  • Ability to exercise good judgement when selecting and writing stories, mindful of editorial policy and legal issues

Details:
 
This role is anticipated to be for 5 hours per week, including Wednesday afternoon meetings (3pm-5pm). Other timings are flexible around the successful applicant's studies during term time.

Dates: October 2026 - December 2026
Hours of Work: 5 hours
Details of briefing/training: Full briefing and training will be provided.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements: 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent grasp of English and is able to write creatively, clearly and concisely
  • Previous reportage or blogging experience 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver objectives. 
  • Ability to use initiative, creativity and judgement.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. 
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Good working knowledge of WordPress
  • Previous editing or proofreading experience

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 18 October 2026
 
Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
    
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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