Editor - Niche Publication  

An opportunity exists with a reputable client of ours urgently seeking an Editor. You will report directly to the Publisher

Scope of the position:
The Editor will be accountable for overseeing and managing the editing, writing and design of the magazine and its supplements.

Editing:
- Selecting topics that are pertinent (and if necessary commercial) in collaboration with the Publisher and keeping a calendar of content for ease of reference
- Deciding on fresh angles and side bars for each topic
- Briefing writers and appointing them using company policy.
- Preparing an editorial precise for each issue for the advertising sales team and preparing these three months in advance of deadlines.
- Prepare an annual features brief.
- Prepare deadline schedules as necessary and adjust as required.
- Ensuring that all copy is in on stipulated deadlines and to standard.
- Rejecting copy that is not to brief/standard
- Editing the content copy plus side bars/intro blurbs/exploded quotes/sub heads etc
- Proof reading and signing off all page proofs when entirely satisfied.
- Devising and delivering covers with impact