Assistant Editor

We are currently recruiting for 2 Assistant Editors to join our team on a 12 month FTC

You’ll be in the Magazine team, which is part of the Marketing team, in the Communications and Marketing directorate. As a key part of our small, friendly team, you’ll work extensively with colleagues both centrally and extensively across the whole of the National Trust.

What it's like to work here:We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that.

We don’t want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us.

This post is contractually based at our offices in Swindon but there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. As a guide, presence in the office is expected 3-5 days per month.

What you'll be doing:This varied role will see you get involved in every element of the print and digital magazine process. With colleagues, you will:

- create, develop and edit engaging and inspiring print and digital magazine content
- commission, research, interview and interview, writing and editing a wide range of content for our print and digital editions.
- work with freelancers and respond to readers
- be involved in image and layout selection
- manage stakeholders and fact-checks
- contribute to the smooth running of the production workflow
- ensure the highest editorial standards are met
- manage the production of our audio edition

Who we're looking forYou can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to show a full picture of what is possible in this role.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

- have excellent, demonstrable knowledge of what makes a good magazine, including editorial style and publishing processes
- can manage the flow of content between the sub-editor, proof-reader, picture researcher, designers, digital and audio production teams, both digitally and in print
- have a proven background of being part of a small team and can work closely with colleagues and independently, as well as engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
- are unfazed by challenges and pressure - you’ll seek out solutions in the best interests of our team and the organisation as a whole are happy to take on a fair share of the-day-to day administrative workload of the team, including but not restricted to reader correspondence, surveys, reader panel and research work.

We’re particularly interested to hear from applicants with experience of and interest in working on digital magazine content and optimising print content for digital magazines.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 28/03/25)