# Content Operations Executive at DC Thomson

> United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/workable%3Adcthomson%3AF69D9E9510 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [DC Thomson](https://alderhq.app/companies/dc-thomson)
- Location text: London, United Kingdom
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, United Kingdom")
- Posted: 2026-10-29 (12 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://apply.workable.com/j/F69D9E9510

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1852): p25 £45k, median £57k, p75 £73k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Content Operations Executive

### The Social History Archive

### Hybrid \| London, Dundee or Aberdeen

The Social History Archive is looking for a Content Operations Executive to support the delivery of high-quality content and editorial workflows for our growing digital archive.

Reporting to the Senior Content Curator, you'll play a key role in the preparation and delivery of thematic collections, helping to ensure content is accurate, well-presented and delivered on schedule for academic users.

### Key Responsibilities

- Support the preparation and curation of thematic collections through historical research, metadata review and enhancement, copy creation and content uploads.
- Carry out quality assurance checks to maintain academic rigour, copy accuracy and metadata integrity.
- Write and edit content for blogs, landing pages and other digital channels.
- Compile and present basic content performance data to support future editorial decisions.
- Maintain documentation and workflows to support efficient content operations.
- Work closely with product, licensing and marketing teams to provide updates on content projects.
- Provide administrative support for editorial partnerships, internships and other content initiatives.
### Requirements

### What we're looking for

### What We're Looking For

### Essential

- A working knowledge of academic history and the humanities, ideally supported by a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in copywriting and/or copy editing.
- Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage tasks to agreed deadlines and work within structured processes.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
- A flexible and adaptable approach within a growing organisation.
### Desirable

- Experience using digital humanities resources within teaching or research environments.
- Experience contributing to research outputs, articles, theses or academic papers.
- Editorial experience, including working with multiple contributors.
- Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS).
- Experience developing online content, including blogs and SEO-driven content.
### Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to combine your interest in history and the humanities with hands-on content and editorial work. You'll contribute to the development of digital collections used by researchers, educators and academic institutions while working as part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team.

### Benefits

Closing date for applications: 12th November 2026 at 4pm

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