Associate Editor (News)

Hello Magazine; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment publication in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Editor to oversee news coverage and manage the news team. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background and a proven track record of breaking exclusive news stories. Responsibilities include developing fresh news angles and maintaining relationships with key industry contacts. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and private medical scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Generous Employer Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and editing content across multiple platforms.
• Connected to top entertainment PRs and publicists in the UK and US.
• Ability to work with an art team on magazine design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all the news coverage and manage the news team.
• Assist the Editor and Deputy Editor with editorial planning.
• Develop fresh news angles on trending stories.

Skills

Strong editorial background

Proven track record of breaking exclusive news stories

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to generate creative content ideas

Familiarity with SEO best practices

Education

Relevant degree or journalism qualification

Tools

CMS systems

Analytics tools

Job description

Your mission

HELLO! magazine is seeking an experienced sharp highly-motivated and organised Assistant Editor from a news background.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about entertainment news, royal stories and the international socialite scene, be bursting with agenda-setting news ideas, with a contacts book bursting with the top entertainment PRs and publicists, an impressive track record of landing world exclusives, a keen eye for visually-stunning layouts, able to tell stories through photos and a flair for writing and editing under pressure and within tight time constraints.

This position requires a strong understanding of celebrity, royal and society news as well as exceptional editorial, art skills and news judgement.

The candidate needs impeccable editorial judgement, will have an eye for breaking news stories, a flair for polished news storytelling, understands what captivates HELLO!’s engaged audience and a commitment to upholding HELLO!’s trusted voice and standards.

As Associate Editor you will oversee all the news coverage, manage the news team to produce high‑quality news content, ensuring it aligns with the magazine’s tone, style and values and is up to date on law.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Editor and Deputy Editor with the editorial planning production from a news angle
• Work with the Deputy Editor on the daily content workflow ensuring news articles are produced on time and meet editorial standards.
• Encyclopaedic knowledge of entertainment and royal news in the UK and US
• Improve upon HELLO’s authority and competitive standing in the 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 provable existing relationships with the relevant celebs, PRs, publicists, agents and other industry contacts
• Regular attendance at entertainment industry events
• Proven track record of breaking exclusive news stories which appeal to the HELLO! audience
• Coordinate with writers, the picture desk and other contributors to oversee assigned articles, interviews and features
• Has a sharp eye for HELLO!-style newsy and elevated layouts and work closely with the Art Department on visually stunning layouts
• Write sharp briefs and can edit fast and accurately under pressure and up to date with media law
• Write sharp, compelling headlines and coverlines
• Oversee and manage HELLO!s editorial forward planning calendar, pitching constant ideas for covers, special issues and news stories and news features ahead of time and ensure deadlines are met
• Source and secure exclusive interviews, news stories and news features which align with the magazine’s vision and audience interests
• Develop and maintain a network of industry contacts to facilitate exclusive content opportunities

Your profile

Strong editorial background in print and digital media brands with experience in commissioning and editing content across multiple platforms.

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.

Experience

• Proven track record of breaking exclusive news stories which appeal to the HELLO! audience
• Monitor analytics to guide content strategy and increase audience engagement
• Confident in working with an art team on magazine design
• Strong provable existing relationships with the relevant celebs, PRs, publicists, agents and other industry contacts
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and digital news production
• Experience working with CMS systems and analytics tools
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive attitude with a passion for storytelling and the ability to generate creative content ideas.

Qualifications

Experience is key but a relevant degree or journalism qualification is desirable.

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 of the perks of working for a fun media company!

To apply please send us your CV and a cover letter.

Mission Statement

To influence and inspire with relevant exclusive and entertaining content in a positive celebratory and kind environment via stringent editorial integrity.