Deputy Editor

Haymarket has been producing world class media brands for professional audiences for more than 60 years - and we also deliver the same service for client companies and professional associations.

One of those clients is the Society and College of Radiographers, for whom we create the monthly magazine Synergy for its 32,000 members, plus online news and social media.

The audience is mainly diagnostic radiographers undertaking X-ray, CT and MRI scans, and therapeutic radiographers designing and delivering treatments for cancer patients. They are an increasingly important sector of NHS staff, and our coverage includes everything from industrial relations to the latest medical technology and human interest stories.

As deputy editor of Synergy, your main role will be to manage, commission, edit and write high-quality content, while also managing the work of a staff writer.

This is an exciting time for the brand as we transition from a print magazine to an immersive digital experience on the Shorthand platform, and you will work closely with our designer to create high quality content across all digital channels.

You will need exemplary editorial and communication skills, the ability to think creatively about digital content and to demonstrate leadership qualities while also understanding and interpreting the needs of the client.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a news editor or features editor to take the next step towards becoming a brand editor, in an autonomous, responsible role with a supportive team around you.

**Country**

UK

**Office Location**

Twickenham

**Department/Brand**

Medical

**Advertised Salary**

£40,000 per annum

**Full Time / Part Time**

Full Time: Onsite & Hybrid

**Permanent / Fixed Term Contract**

Permanent

**Job Reference**

11863

Specific responsibilities

Strategy:

- Work to meet and surpass the goals and performance targets set for each product.
- Target editorial content to fit the interests and needs of all readers.
- Understand and work to fulfil the needs and expectations of the client.
- Work to generate high quality news and feature articles for Synergy.
- Work with the designer to ensure the best possible presentation of content in all formats.
- Ensure that the values of diversity and inclusivity are evident in all aspects of your work and our content clearly reflects the diverse nature of the audience.
- Build strong working relationships with the commercial team and be aware of the commercial priorities of the brand.
- Regularly review the efficiency of your content production and delivery systems.
- Ensure your organisational systems are easily understood and managed in your absence.

Day to day:

- Work to ensure the accuracy, style and legality of all content.
- Ensure the brand is appropriately represented on social media to meet relevant goals and targets.
- Generate new ideas for content, and commercial opportunities where possible.
- Work to ensure that the brand operates within the budgets allocated.

Staff:

- Manage the work and development of the staff writer.
- Help to maintain a highly motivated and effective content team.
- Commission, manage and direct freelance staff as required.
- Conduct recruitment interviews, formal appraisals and salary reviews on time.

Key tasks:
The SCoR is an important client for Haymarket. Your main task is to ensure that the digital content we produce becomes the most important professional media for SCoR members, helping to ensure that the client continues to choose Haymarket as their publishing partner.

General approach:
As a senior member of the team in Haymarket medical group you are expected to set high standards in every aspect of your work, presenting a strong example to all staff and in representing the brand to those outside.

Lines of reporting and liaison:
You report to the Editorial Director.