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The Actuary - editorial roles

Open-access content Friday 23rd November 2012 — updated 5.13pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic actuaries who would like to join our editorial team.

Features editor

This role will be of interest if you are an actuary from a Life background and with experience or an interest in Solvency II. It involves researching, liaising with potential authors, proof-reading and editing content. The role would be perfect for someone who enjoys reading, writing and/or has journalistic ambitions.

Arts editor

If you have an interest in the Arts, be it theatre, film, music, literature or art, we would welcome you to join our team. We are eager to review the quality, scope and layout of the section going forward so if you have some creative ideas you would like to explore and see published in the magazine, please get in touch.

For an informal chat and further information please contact:
[email protected]

This article appeared in our November 2012 issue of The Actuary .
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