We are now looking for a Commissioning editor to join the Feast team. This is a 12-month NUJ fixed‑term contract or staff secondment. You will commission and edit recipes for the Feast app.
About the role
* Commission and edit app‑exclusive recipes as part of the Feast and global lifestyle teams
* Talent‑scout recipe developers and maintain relations with existing contributors
* Plan a schedule of content that will increase subscriptions and monitor its audience engagement
* Liaise with Feast sub, picture and social media editors on editorial content and with the Feast app development team
* Develop and deliver a social content strategy in collaboration with the Feast and marketing teams
About you
* At least 2 years’ experience on a national/regional newspaper, magazine or website
* Experience of recipe commissioning and editing
* A good network of contacts
* Excellent at talent spotting, with a demonstrable ability to offer a diverse perspective
* Enthusiasm for and interest in print and digital journalism
* Excellent knowledge of food trends, chefs, cookbook authors and other food apps
* Familiarity with the Guardian food archive and contributors
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
Benefits at the Guardian
* 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
* Generous pension scheme – contribute 5%, Guardian contributes 8–12% (depending on your age)
* 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving
* Season ticket loans available
* Private healthcare, life cover, income protection and eye tests; option to opt in to dental insurance
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
* Support for IVF, menopause, baby loss and trans equality policy
Learning and development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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