Every month we produce two of the UK’s finest, city lifestyle magazines; The Bath Magazine and The Bristol Magazine. In each city they are also the biggest titles by print, circulation and readership.
We have a rare full-time opportunity for a talented, accomplished and enthusiastic editor and writer to take a fully immersive lead role in helping us to continue our success at The Bath Magazine.
We are looking for candidates who are either an accomplished editor or currently a talented assistant editor/writer looking for their next step.
Job specifics
• Generating ideas, selecting articles and planning monthly content
• Researching, gathering content and writing features and pages on highly varied topics
• Laying out pages
• Meeting and commissioning features and stories from freelance writers
• Overseeing contributor’s submissions and setting deadlines
• Sub editing, proof reading and approving pages ready for press
• Attending relevant meetings, events, fairs and conferences
• Ensuring that all content complies with ethical codes of practice, legal guidelines and images correctly accredited and copyright approved
You and the role
As well as all conceivable editorial functions, you will be central to the magazine’s development and must be fully committed to every aspect of this figurehead role.
Educated to degree level [ preferably English or journalism related ] you will be very personable, able to lead from the front and will set the topics, agenda and tone of the magazine using your in-depth knowledge of the city; its character, quirks and every aspect of life and living in Bath.
The Editor must also be a strategic thinker and clearly understand the title’s commercial responsibilities working with the sales team on special features and projects.
Additional to all of the above, you will also need to understand magazine production and workflow, able to work to deadlines and be proficient in page layout applications as well as full computer literacy.
The Editor’s role can be demanding too and requires energy, and as an ambassador for the magazine – there are many opportunities for out of hours functions and social appearances, so a can-do attitude and willingness to be accessible (often at short notice) is required.
Most of all you must have a deep desire to provide superb, engaging content, make interesting features happen, and deliver a magazine of the highest standard to our readers with we very issue.
And… you should have a deep knowledge and passion for everything ‘Bath’
Key Skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, be a strong, fast and accurate writer as well as well spoken to clearly communicate thoughts and ideas.
• A strong forward planner who is meticulous and well organised
• Capable of driving ideas and delivering projects to tight deadlines
• Flawless writing and a cohesive grasp of all magazine content and topics
• Excellent copy editing, subbing, and proofreading.
• Experienced in magazine/newspaper editing including flat-planning and managing workflow
• A genuine team player, able to fit in with the advertising/production teams, other writers, commercial clients and freelance contributors
• Social media, website and e-newsletter experience.
• Energetic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, willing to turn your hand to any task and find unique solutions to challenges
• Accountability for controlling freelance writer / photographer / image library budgets
• Ability to use content management systems for uploading web content,
• Ability to use various page setting software, photo editing software as well as all regular office applications
Location
Based at our offices in Bath and remote working
Benefits
A competitive salary range – According to experience.
To apply please email Director, Steve Miklos
All applications received will be treated in strictest confidence.