Deputy Food Editor

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom The Telegraph Full time

Role purpose and overview
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the Food Editor in the commissioning and editing of work by recipe, food and wine columnists, and of freelance contributors and chefs. This includes print regulars as well as on-the-day and short-lead online commissions, and larger seasonal entertaining guides.
- Commissioning photography for recipe features, booking photographers, food stylists and prop stylists and providing them with visual briefs and art direction. Similarly, working with staff photographers, stylists and in-house designers to produce visuals for general food and drink features.
- Arranging cookbook extracts for serialisation.
- Writing occasional features including on-the-day articles in response to breaking news.
- Liaising with art departments on layouts of pages, and with sub editors on sells and furniture.
- Proofreading online articles and liaising with online teams to perfect headlines, promotion strategies and digital extras.
- Writing the weekday Cookbook newsletter, and overseeing the social media coverage of food and drink content.
- Submitting contributor invoices to the payments system and liaising with the in-house legal department to prepare agreements for book serialisations.

Essential vs desirable skills required for the role
- Must have proven commissioning and editing experience in this specialist field.
- Relevant experience in national publications is desirable, as is a fluent writing style and experience in producing copy to short deadlines.
- Must have an interest in and knowledge of the industry’s key players, brands, chefs, writers, food publishers, photographers and stylists.
- Fluency in using a CMS is essential and a familiarity with Photoshop is welcome.

**Benefits**:
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.
Our commitment to inclusion
To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website

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