Magazine Editor
Are you an experienced editor with a passion for lifestyle and premium magazines? We are seeking a talented and driven individual to become the next editor of Somerset Life magazine.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and driven individual to become the next editor of Somerset Life magazine.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and editorial excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the editorial process from concept to publication
- Managing and coordinating a team of contributors
- 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
- Networking and attending events in the region
Skills, Knowledge & 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 management abilities
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Is based in the Somerset area and can commute to the Taunton office
- Own vehicle and full UK driving licence
Job Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension
- Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
- Opportunities for team building and training days
- 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
- Discount Vouchers
- Discounted Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
- Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards the cost of new glasses.
- Annual Volunteer – Charity Day
- Staff referral scheme
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.
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 several 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.
