Overview
HELLO! magazine’s mission is to influence and inspire readers with relevant, exclusive and entertaining content in a positive, celebratory way. We are seeking an experienced sub-editor to work on our weekly print magazine, print specials and supplements and on multiple digital platforms. Our chosen candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong experience of working to tight deadlines across both print and digital and a solid understanding of news principles and writing for SEO.
Responsibilities
* Subbing news stories and features for print and digital editions, ensuring that all copy meets the highest editorial standards.
* Meticulously checking facts, spellings and grammar and rewriting copy where appropriate in collaboration with section editors and writers.
* Cutting copy to fit print pages and writing compelling headlines and captions.
* Working with designers and picture editors to complete finished print pages.
* Subbing digital-first content and writing engaging headlines for each platform to meet the latest SEO guidelines.
Your profile
* NCTJ-qualified journalist with at least two years’ experience subbing for a national daily or weekly title, preferably a national daily newspaper
* Proven track record subbing news and features on both print and digital platforms
* Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory issues
* Ability to juggle deadlines and tasks
* Capable of working to tight deadlines, including rolling deadlines on digital platforms
* Competence in InDesign
* Keen eye for detail
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience
* At least two years’ experience subbing on a daily or weekly news title
* Proven track record subbing news and features on both print and digital platforms, including to rolling deadlines
* Experience of working collaboratively with other teams
* Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory issues
* Solid knowledge of the Editors’ Code of Practice and current media law
Qualifications
* NCTJ qualification or degree in newspaper journalism
Why us?
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year (for full time employees)
* 1 birthday day per year
* Private medical scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance currently 6 x salary
* Generous employer pension contributions
* Group income protection scheme
* Plus all the perks of working for a fun media company!
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