Editorial Lead
Location
Leeds, (just outside centre): MUST live within a commutable distance
Salary
A GBP 24,500 - GBP 27,500 pa depending on experience + Benefits
Details
Full time (Monday - Friday), Permanent, June 2025
This is a full-time position, and the applicant must be willing to work from our offices and remotely. Must be within easy travel to Leeds.
Benefits
* On-site parking
* Medical scheme
* Hybrid working
JLIFE LTD has been providing design and print services since 2006, including producing 3 vibrant magazines each 6 times per year. With a flair for great design and content, the company provides a specialist service for many readers and clients.
We are now looking for an Editorial Lead to join our team working on our magazines in the local lifestyle and corporate events industry.
Duties Include
* Generating engaging written content and leading editing and proofreading processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.
* Conducting thorough research on assigned topics to gather information and insights for content development, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
* Collaborating with and leading the editorial assistant through daily catch-ups and weekly meetings to develop story ideas, angles, and themes that resonate with the target audiences.
* Organising and maintaining a content calendar to ensure timely delivery of editorial materials, managing deadlines and priorities effectively.
* Checking to identify and rectify errors or discrepancies before final production, maintaining high standards of quality and detail.
* Working closely with clients, designers, printers, and other team members to ensure seamless coordination and integration of written content with visual elements.
* Adapting to changing priorities, tight deadlines, and evolving project requirements with a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction.
* Regularly contacting community contributors with deadline information and chasing booked clients and contributors to ensure deadlines are met.
* Managing an editorial assistant, developing their skills, and ensuring productivity and quality levels are met.
* Compiling organisational tasks for the department and weekly reports to the director on all aspects of the role.
* Coordinating with the online team on the competition data and prizes.
Requirements
* Experience in magazine writing is advantageous but mainly demonstrated by successful experience as a creative, trained, and structured skillful writer able to meet deadlines.
* Ability to write interesting and creative structured pieces across lifestyle, community, and client promotions.
* Experience in managing staff is advantageous.
* Incredible organisational skills and ability to adapt and juggle many tasks.
* Exceptional teamwork and communication skills with clients and colleagues, with the ability to manage up and down.
* Inspirational and creative mentality.
* An all-rounder with initiative and attention to detail.
* Relevant workplace experience and qualifications such as in English and Journalism.
* Knowledge of basic media law and ethics.
Send your CV in the first instance with a short cover letter explaining why you should be considered and some relevant work examples.
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