Editor- Newsquest (Carlisle)
Are you an experienced editor with an interest in lifestyle and premium magazines? We are seeking a qualified individual to become the next editor of Cumbria Life magazine. Cumbria Life magazine is a lifestyle publication that covers the culture, landscapes, and stories of Cumbria. The magazine is known for its high-quality local content and has a readership of 32,000 monthly readers, primarily female, affluent consumers. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the editorial process from concept to publication
- Managing and coordinating a team of writers, designers, and photographers
- Ensuring all content meets the highest standards of quality and relevance
- Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to align editorial content with business objectives
- Staying updated on industry trends and competitor publications
- Contributing to content planning and strategy
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Proven experience editing lifestyle or premium magazines
- Hold an NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) qualification
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Benefits
- An opportunity to shape the editorial vision of new and exciting magazines
- Collaborative and creative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are a creative and driven editor looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio of work for consideration.
About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.
