Our client is lifestyle and entertainment publication. The magazine has both a print edition and digital presence. With a focus on credible reporting, they reach millions through its magazine, website, and social platforms.
They’re now seeking an experienced, sharp, highly-motivated and organised Assistant Editor in Chief from a celebrity/entertainment news background.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about celebrity news, be bursting with agenda-setting news ideas, an impressive track record of landing world exclusives, a keen eye for visually-stunning layouts, and a flair for writing and editing under pressure and within tight time constraints.
As Assistant Editor, you will work oversee all the news coverage of the magazine, manage the news editor, news team and writers to produce high-quality news content, ensuring it aligns with the magazine’s tone, style, and values and be up to date on law for journalism.
You need to be connected to the top entertainment PRs and publicists in the UK and the US with examples of your latest exclusive news stories and top contacts across the world of celebrity, TV, film and music.
Key Responsibilities:
•Assist the Editor and Deputy Editor with the editorial planning, production, and execution of the magazine from a news angle
•Cover for the Deputy Editor when they are away
•Line manager for the News Editor and work closely with them, overseeing the news coverage, setting the news agenda for the week in the magazine
•Work with the Deputy Editor on the daily content workflow, ensuring news articles are produced on time and meet editorial standards.
•Improve authority and competitive standing in the weekly market through news contacts and exclusive news stories
•Develop fresh news angles on trending stories to stand out in a competitive media landscape
•Monitor analytics to guide content strategy and increase audience engagement.
•Strong existing relationships with the relevant celebs, PRs, publicists, agents and other industry contacts
•Regular weekly attendance entertainment industry events
•Proven track record of breaking exclusive news stories which appeal to the audience
•Forward plan covers, around key entertainment and news events
•Pitch news ideas every day at conference for online/print and at the weekly features meeting
•Coordinate with writers, the picture desk and other contributors to oversee assigned articles, interviews, and features
•Has a sharp eye for elevated layouts and work closely with the Art Department on stunning layouts for relevant articles
•A sharp eye for storytelling through photos and can guide the Art Department to produce exemptional layouts on news articles
•Write sharp, compelling print headlines and coverlines
•Contribute to brainstorming and developing new ideas for upcoming news features, features and special issues.
•Work on social media content and digital platforms, contributing to the promotion of magazine articles