Publishing and Content Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Tesco scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the role
If you're passionate about storytelling, content, food, social media and bringing creative ideas to life, this could be the perfect role for you.
We're looking for a Publishing & Content Assistant to join Tesco's Content team within Customer Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to work across one of the UK's biggest and most loved brands, helping to deliver inspiring content that reaches customers wherever they are, from Tesco Magazine and Tesco Real Food to Tesco Kitchen, social channels, digital platforms and emerging formats.
You'll play an important role in bringing content to life, supporting everything from content planning and production to publication, partnerships and performance reporting. No two days are the same. One day you could be helping deliver a major content shoot, the next analysing content performance, coordinating print production, supporting creator partnerships or identifying the next big content trend.
If you're curious, organised, creative and excited by the evolving world of content, we'd love to hear from you.
What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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You will be responsible for
- Supporting the planning, creation and delivery of customer-facing content across Tesco Magazine, Tesco Kitchen, Tesco Real Food, social channels and digital platforms.
- Helping bring content campaigns and editorial moments to life, ensuring content is relevant, inspiring and aligned to customer needs.
- Coordinating content production across multiple formats, including articles, video, photography, social content and editorial features.
- Supporting the delivery of Tesco Magazine, working with internal teams, agencies, printers and distribution partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Monitoring content performance and customer engagement, helping turn insights into recommendations and future opportunities.
- Working closely with creative agencies, production partners and internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class content.
- Identifying emerging trends, creators, platforms and content opportunities that can help Tesco stay relevant and engaging.
- Supporting partnership and talent initiatives that help amplify Tesco's content and storytelling.
- Helping maintain content calendars, production schedules, budgets and key documentation.
You will need
- A genuine passion for content, publishing, media, marketing or social media.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- An interest in food, lifestyle, retail or customer marketing.
- A curious mindset with a desire to learn, experiment and explore new trends and formats.
- Confidence working with a variety of stakeholders and building positive relationships.
- An analytical mindset and enthusiasm for using insight and performance data to improve content.
- Experience in publishing, content, marketing, editorial, social media or a related field would be beneficial, but we're equally interested in potential and passion.
About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.
When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.