Senior commissioning editor – MAT cover – The Sunday Times (London)

Senior commissioning editor, The Sunday Times Magazine – MAT cover

The Sunday Times Magazine is looking for a senior commissioning editor for a maternity cover contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the weekly Relative Values and A Life in the Day feature slots. They will also conceive and deliver original feature ideas, fix high-profile interviews, brief top writers and edit copy across The Sunday Times Magazine.

Applicants must have experience editing for a national newspaper or magazine. You will have first-class commissioning and copy-editing skills, with excellent contacts across entertainment and current affairs.

Apply with a covering letter and your CV by September 8.

Responsibilities

Oversee the weekly Relative Values and A Life in the Day slots.
Commission and edit features for The Sunday Times Magazine
Chase and fix high-profile interviews for the Magazine across entertainment, politics and current affairs. This includes liaising with writers, PRs/agents and the picture desk to organise logistics, often working with people in different time zones
Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive and optimised for search
Commission video and liaise with the video team
Be reader-focused, commissioning content that engages subscribers and attracts new subscribers through search
Work with production colleagues in design, graphics, pictures, sub-editing and legal to produce Magazine content as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines

Skills and experience

Experience working as an editor and fixer for a national newspaper or magazine
Experience in and a demonstrable passion for features journalism with good contacts in entertainment and current affairs
Highly organised and strong planning skills
Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes
Good understanding of SEO techniques to maximise search results
Able to use social media platforms to engage current and new audiences for The Sunday Times Magazine
Able to communicate succinctly and effectively
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues