Editorial and Content Lead, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
We are seeking an Editorial and Content Lead to take charge of AKOSI’s editorial work and shape the Institute’s communications content across digital channels. This is a hands-on role for someone who can turn complex ideas and rich project activity into stories that resonate with diverse audiences, strengthening the Institute’s profile within the UAL brand.
About the role
You will lead our editorial planning, content production, and priority projects. Working closely with the Institute Director, UAL Communications department academics, partners, and external creatives, you’ll shape stories in all forms, from idea to publication, and set the publishing pace that will help us share our work more widely and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver content plans across multiple channels — social, newsletters, and reports.
- Identify and craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Exercise strong editorial judgement and maintain excellent writing standards.
- Collaborate with academics, partners, and internal teams to produce engaging content.
- Manage multiple priorities, resources, and timelines effectively.
- Engage stakeholders, coordinate external designers, writers, or filmmakers, and oversee production from idea to publication.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an editorial professional, turning complex research and programme activity into clear, accessible, and engaging content.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
About Us
UAL (University of the Arts London) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination, and intent, we make work that creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Closing date: 27 August 2026 23:55.