Deputy Chief Sub Editor

Monocle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media brand as a Deputy Chief Sub Editor, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and tone of all public-facing content. Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic environment, producing high-quality publications and engaging with global projects. Enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, flexible hours, and a dog-friendly office.

Benefits

Discounts at the Monocle Café and Shop

Breakfast provided five days a week

Health and life insurance benefits

23 days of annual leave

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Several years’ sub editing experience for a national newspaper or magazine.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all content adheres to Monocle’s tone of voice.
• Produce 10 issues of Monocle magazine a year.

Skills

Sub Editing

Communication

Grammar

Tools

InDesign

Job description

A rare opportunity for an experienced and talented deputy chief sub editor.

About Monocle

Monocle is an independent media brand that has built a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and much more besides. Launched in London in 2007, the business has blossomed to include our magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station and international events, as well as thriving shops, e-commerce and cafés. With HQs, bureaux and shops in Zürich, Tokyo, Paris, Merano and Hong Kong, we are a truly global team and proud of the fact that Monocle is a vital source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for our discerning global audience.

About the role

The deputy chief sub editor is a crucial position within our editorial team. Every word that the public sees under the Monocle banner goes through the subbing desk, from the stories in the magazine to the descriptions of our radio programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to ensure that they are all accurate and adhere to Monocle’s tone of voice.

Alongside the production of 10 issues of Monocle magazine a year, special issues, newspapers and promotional material, you will also be involved in commercial products.

We have a team of passionate sub editors based in London and Tokyo, and also work with remote freelancers.

The successful candidate can demonstrate:

- Several years’ sub editing experience for a national newspaper or magazine across print and digital

- A good knowledge of InDesign

- A methodical and organised approach, and an ability to work quickly and accurately when faced with multiple deadlines

- Skill in writing snappy headlines and engaging standfirsts

- A deep understanding of grammar

- An ability to rapidly adopt our house style and tone -

- Clarity and effective communication skills when dealing with section editors, writers and other production departments

- A willingness to be flexible with their hours – there are some late nights and production weeks can include Saturdays

- A willingness to work in our London office five days a week

We value collaboration and interaction with our colleagues and our clients. We work on unique, global projects alongside our enormously talented international team. This role is based in our Marylebone office and we offer the following benefits:

• Discounts at the Monocle Café and Shop
• Breakfast provided five days a week
• Health and life insurance benefits
• 23 days of annual leave, a seven-day Christmas shutdown and eight bank holidays
• Dog-friendly office

Our team is ambitious, talented, professional and committed to excellence. Please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK.