Chief Sub Editor

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hearst Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sub Editor to join our team at Hearst UK. As a Deputy Chief Sub Editor (Maternity Cover), you will play a key role in ensuring the high-quality production of our editorial content.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure copy is edited to a high standard and presented in a style and tone fitting with the relevant brand.
  • Assist the Group Chief Sub-editor in taking responsibility for meeting deadlines.
  • Manage the flatplan and update it regularly.
  • Complete proofs to press-ready standard.
  • Be aware of the different tones/styles of each magazine within the Homes Group and ensure this is maintained.
  • Assist the Group Chief Sub-editor in taking responsibility for meeting deadlines.
  • Update the flatplan and communicate changes to the team.
  • Take responsibility for final preparation of pages, signing off finals and sending to press.
  • Prepare copy for layout, writing captions, headlines and introductions as appropriate, copy fit on layouts, take in corrections and proofread pages.
  • Build up and maintain a good relationship with the art department to discuss layouts, keeping a constant vigilance regarding design and type specifications.
  • Build up and maintain a good relationship with editorial departments and liaise with them in all matters concerning copy.
  • Liaise closely with the picture team, ensuring accuracy of caption information, names of photographers and picture agencies.
  • Lead weekly production meetings.
  • Be responsible for adding/checking folios, page furniture and by lines.
  • Liaise with legal department to ensure all pages are safe legally when necessary.
  • Work with industry-standard toolsets to complete your work, as well as work within the prescribed processes of the structured workflow systems used to create editorial content.
  • Deputise for the Group Chief Sub-editor. This includes: distributing work for the subs and art hub desks, as appropriate monitoring flow of copy, pictures and images, ensuring quality of output and ensuring production deadlines are met.
  • Fact-check copy according to agreed guidelines.
  • Contribute to the digital offering.
  • Be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.

About You

  • Demonstrable sub-editing experience.
  • Prior experience working on a national magazine/newspaper with some knowledge/interest of the homes market.
  • Knowledge of the print production process.
  • Good communication skills and diplomacy.
  • Good writing ability.
  • Be accurate and organised.
  • Have experience using Adobe and InDesign.
  • Able to work under pressure and be assertive.
  • Have a flexible attitude to work.

What We Offer

  • 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days).
  • Hybrid working – Three days per week in the office.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause.
  • Life assurance and pension scheme.
  • Regular socials and more.

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