Editor

Due to the retiral of the present editor, we are looking for a successor who possesses the flair and imagination

This post requires prior experience in the position of editor together with a genuine understanding of our readership and clients, plus the practical skills of a good writing style and editing and proofing.

A sound knowledge of Scotland is necessary alongside budgeting and freelance negotiation skills and a thorough knowledge of legal matters. You should be acutely commercially-aware and able to work closely with the advertising department. Duties will include the following:

• Generating ideas for features

• Commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers

• Managing in-house staff and freelance writers

• Editing, writing and proofreading articles – both in-house and submitted

• Overseeing artwork, design and photography for the magazine

• Organising meetings with your team to stimulate ideas for artwork, layout and features

• Attending photo-shoots

• Assisting other staff to meet their deadlines

• Negotiating payments with freelance writers and sending out briefs to include word counts, deadline, fee and writing style

• Raising the profile of the magazine • Networking to promote the magazine’s visibility and identify editorial and commercial opportunities

• Acting as an ambassador for the publication at relevant events £ Excellent + car + BUPA + Pension Full Driving Licence is essential.

Salary Negotiable