Editor

Job Summary

Practical Publishing International Ltd, the UK's number one craft magazine publisher, has an exciting opportunity for an Editor to join its Publishing team. Whether you're a passionate crafter interested in a career in magazines, or an editorial professional looking for your next role, we want to hear from you We're looking for a passionate, hardworking Editor who thrives on working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

About the job

As Editor you'll be working on magazines that make up part of our portfolio of papercraft and soft craft titles. You will work alongside a Publishing team of Editors, Production Editors, Sub-Editors, Graphic Designers & Photographers to create market-leading magazines for our audience of craft enthusiasts.

Key responsibilities

• Researching, planning and commissioning magazines to a detailed blueprint and specified budget, ensuring we are offering readers the most exciting and engaging content, featuring the very best brands and designers

• Managing the copy flow of projects and features, ensuring they are laid out clearly and correctly, they are free from errors and adhere to a comprehensive house style guide

• Writing engaging, commercial and creative packaging and cover briefs to invite readers to pick up our magazines on the newsstand

• Completing all housekeeping tasks in a timely manner

• Developing contacts within the market, representing the magazines to the industry at trade and consumer events where relevant

• Identifying trends within the market and reacting to market conditions in a timely and appropriate manner

• Liaising with relevant staff in other departments or roles within the company (eg art, photography, production, advertising, marketing), as well as external design resource, to support the production and commercial performance of the titles

• Working with the Head of Publishing and the Product Development team to develop strong covermount concepts that inspire and meet the needs of the audience

• Liaising with the Head of Publishing and Managing Editor to develop and execute the long-term publishing strategy for the titles

Essential skills

• Knowledge of, and ability to meet, the needs of the reader

• Ideas, creativity and originality

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to hit deadlines in a fast-paced, hardworking environment

• Ability to produce clear, detailed commissions for internal and external writers

• Leadership (decision-making, problem solving)

• Writing/copy-editing skills, and ability to spot good writing and design

• Pro-active in internal & external relationship-building

• Competency in using Microsoft Office & Google Workspace products

• 2 years of editorial experience is desirable but not essential

• Craft industry knowledge (including but not limited to papercraft/knitting/crochet/sewing) would be an advantage but is not essential

Benefits

• 23 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

• Increased annual leave after 2 years' service

• Free car park

• Cycle to work scheme

• Company social events

• Flexible work patterns

• Auto enrolment into company pension

• Hybrid working

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport SK6 2SN