Senior Features Editor

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Drapers Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Features Editor will play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the editorial team and executing Drapers' brand growth strategy. This includes overseeing the editorial team to ensure engaging, accurate, and grammatically correct copy is produced in a timely manner, across print, digital, newsletters, and social media.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the production of all features content, including planning and allocating features to writers, and commissioning freelancers.
  • Edit the bulk of our features content, and come up with a plan each month for distributing the rest of the editing to other senior members of the team.
  • Lead the monthly features planning meeting, and design meeting.
  • Contribute ideas and content to the weekly digital schedule.
  • Develop and manage a network of top-class freelancers.
  • Keep the editorial planner up to date, and advise production/art/commercial of any changes.
  • Ensure all writers are well briefed and copy robustly edited for accuracy and legality.
  • Ensure the features section covers a breadth of sectors and determine which subjects should be covered, in which depth.
  • Continually improve the quality of our content, ensuring it is written concisely, and with a business audience in mind.
  • Work with the production team and digital editor to optimise headlines for effectiveness, and ensure all copy is published according to house style and the highest standards of spelling, grammar, and writing style.
  • Work with the art team to ensure all content is presented to the highest standard, coming up with new design and layout ideas across print and digital.
  • Lead the annual 30 Under 30 project.
  • Support with news writing/editing as required, including newsletter shifts.
  • Curate and lead the monthly Spotlight on Sustainability newsletter.
  • Assist the team in covering both UK-based and international trade shows.

Brand Ambassador:

  • Contribute, when required, to the success of Drapers events and awards, including suggesting speakers and judges, and chairing panels where appropriate.
  • Build strong contacts and relationships with key industry names across different sectors.
  • Attend key industry events as a senior member of the team.

Independent Awards:

  • Take the editorial lead on the Drapers Independents Awards. Managing categories, criteria, shortlisting, and judging day.

Requirements:

  • NCTJ qualification, or equivalent journalism training or experience.
  • Effective people management.
  • Ability to write, commission, edit, and proof copy to a high standard.

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic planning.
  • Organised.
  • Exceptional written English.
  • Excellent communication and people management skills.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative and creative approach to working.
  • Ability to work efficiently across different functions of the business.
  • A curious nature with a strong attention to detail.

  • Senior Features Editor

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Drapers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Features EditorJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Features Editor to join our team at Drapers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the editorial team and executing Drapers' brand growth strategy.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the production of all...

  • Senior Features Editor

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Drapers Full time

    Job Title: Senior Features EditorJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Features Editor to join our team at Drapers. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of all features content, including planning and allocating features to writers, and commissioning freelancers.Key...

  • Senior Features Editor

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach plc Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional journalist and editor to lead our Features team at Reach plc. As a Senior Features Editor, you will be responsible for generating, creating, and desk-editing strong content that targets our audience.Key ResponsibilitiesCurate high-traffic driving ideas to pitch to the Head of Features every daySource content on...

  • Digital Features Editor

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlinesCollaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Digital Features Editor

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlinesCollaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    {"title": "Editorial Opportunity at Nature", "content": "Editorial Opportunity at NatureWe are seeking an experienced long-form journalism editor to join our team for 6 to 9 months to edit feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlines.Collaborate with our art team to produce beautiful...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editorial Opportunity at Springer NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature, a leading international science publisher. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research for our flagship journal, Nature.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    {"title": "Editorial Opportunity at Nature", "content": "Editorial Opportunity at NatureWe are seeking an experienced long-form journalism editor to join our team for 6 to 9 months to edit feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlines.Collaborate with our art team to produce beautiful...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editorial Opportunity at Springer NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature, a leading international science publisher. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research for our flagship journal, Nature.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlinesCollaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlines.Collaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlines.Collaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Digital Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SPRINGER NATURE Full time

    Editor for NatureWe are seeking an experienced editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As an editor for Nature, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Edit copy to high standards and tight deadlinesCollaborate with our art team to produce beautiful graphics and visuals for digital and...

  • Fashion Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hearst Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a talented Fashion Features Editor to join our Women's Health editorial team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and informative content that resonates with our audience of discerning women.With a passion for the latest health and wellness trends, you'll take an active interest in the fitness...

  • Fashion Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hearst Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a talented Fashion Features Editor to join our Women's Health editorial team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and informative content that resonates with our audience of discerning women.With a passion for the latest health and wellness trends, you'll take an active interest in the fitness...

  • Content Editor

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach plc Full time

    Job Title: Content Editor - Lifestyle and FeaturesJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Content Editor to join our team at Reach plc. As a Content Editor, you will be responsible for creating and editing engaging content for our lifestyle and features sections.Key Responsibilities:Generate and edit high-quality content that targets our audienceLiaise...

  • Fashion Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hearst Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a talented Fashion Features Editor to join our Women's Health editorial team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and informative content that resonates with our audience of discerning women.Your primary focus will be on developing unique and shareable content for our gym-wear vertical, with a...

  • Fashion Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hearst Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a talented Fashion Features Editor to join our Women's Health editorial team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging and informative content that resonates with our audience of discerning women.Your primary focus will be on developing unique and shareable content for our gym-wear vertical, with a...

  • Science Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS Full time

    Job Title: Science Features EditorWe are seeking an experienced Science Features Editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Generate and identify ideas for original, compelling feature stories that appeal to our...

  • Science Features Editor

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS Full time

    Job Title: Science Features EditorWe are seeking an experienced Science Features Editor to join our team at Springer Nature. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for editing feature stories focused on biological research.Key Responsibilities:Generate and identify ideas for original, compelling feature stories that appeal to our...