Assistant Puzzles Editor 12 month FTC - Part Time

The Telegraph publishes more than 100 puzzles per week across print, digital and web. All puzzles are commissioned, proofed, fact-checked, subbed, uploaded and signed off for press by the puzzles department. 

We are looking for an Assistant Puzzles Editor to provide part time maternity cover (4 days a week) ,as part of a small team responsible for this increasingly important part of our offering. This person will work to ensure that puzzles are produced and published in a timely fashion, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. 

You will act as a key point of contact with readers and puzzle suppliers and also manage the weekly and monthly prize puzzle draws, including prize fulfilment.

The role reports to the Puzzles Editor and works with other Telegraph departments, including Design, Picture Desk, Helpdesk and Customer Services, as required.

This is a fully remote position.

• Liaise with puzzle providers (internal and external) to ensure the timely delivery and publication of puzzle content
• Upload of puzzle content to the Telegraph Puzzles website
• Proofreading and fact-checking of general knowledge crosswords, quizzes and other puzzles
• Checking specific puzzles daily for consistency and accuracy
• Proofreading of newsletters and other articles
• Responding to enquiries and raising issues with the Puzzles Editor and other departments as necessary
• Management of weekly and monthly prize puzzles draws, including prize fulfilment and raising purchase orders for prizes as required
• Layout of weekend print puzzles pages for sign-off

• Great attention to detail and able to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Must be used to working to set deadlines
• Excellent command of written language and/or experience of proofreading is essential
• Good communicator with both colleagues and customers, particularly when responding to complaints
• Knowledge of (or the ability to swiftly learn) how to use The Telegraph's publishing systems, including Adobe InDesign and content management systems
• Working knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets preferable
• Previous experience of working in an editorial team would be advantageous

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.