Deputy Editor

Hairdressers Journal International; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hairdressers Journal International in Wimbledon is seeking a hands-on Deputy Editor to shape content across print, digital and events. You will write features, commission colleagues and manage the magazine production schedule while liaising with key clients for sponsored content.

This role requires strong editorial leadership, a passion for hairdressing or beauty, and the ability to run multiple projects from concept to publication under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial leadership at senior level or deputy editor role.
• Excellent writing, editing and commissioning skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Digital understanding with CMS, SEO and social media scheduling; GA4/AEO/GEO knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the smooth-running of Hairdressers Journal International across print and digital platforms.
• Create and oversee online and social media output to ensure timely, relevant and engaging content.
• Write, commission and edit high-quality editorial and sponsored content that informs and inspires our professional audience.
• Collaborate with contributors, photographers, designers and the editorial team to deliver each issue on time and to the highest standard.
• Represent Hairdressers Journal International at key industry events and maintain strong relationships with professionals, brands and partners.
• Work closely with sales, marketing and awards teams to deliver events, awards and brand partnerships.
• Manage deadlines, sponsored content, budgets and workflow efficiently.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Writing and editing

Commissioning

CMS

SEO

Social media scheduling

GA4

AEO

GEO

Tools

CMS

SEO

Social media scheduling

GA4

AEO

GEO

Job description

Location:Wimbledon – Hybrid– minimum 3 days per week in the office

The role

As Deputy Editor, you will be responsible both for creating and writing content, as well as be actively involved in smooth-running of Hairdressers Journal International. This is a varied and hands-on role that spans across magazine production, digital content, in-person events, commercial projects and social media content creation.

Key responsibilities:

• Take an active role in the smooth-running of Hairdressers Journal International across print and digital platforms
• Create and oversee online and social media output to ensure timely, relevant and engaging content
• Write, commission and edit high-quality editorial and sponsored content that informs and inspires our professional audience
• Collaborate with contributors, photographers, designers and the editorial team to deliver each issue on time and to the highest standard
• Represent Hairdressers Journal International at key industry events (including some outside of normal working hours) and maintain strong relationships with professionals, brands and partners
• Work closely with sales, marketing and awards teams to deliver events, awards and brand partnerships
• Manage deadlines, sponsored content, budgets and workflow efficiently

About you

We’re looking for a confident and creative journalist who will be part ofthe senior team in the smooth running of HJ. You’ll be equally comfortable generating ideas, writing features, and managing a magazine production schedule as you are liaising with key clients and creating commercial content for print, online and social. A passion and experience within the hairdressing industry, or wider beauty sector is desirable.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven editorial experience at senior content level or in a previous Deputy Editor role
• Excellent writing, editing and commissioning skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A solid digital understanding, with experience in CMS, SEO and social media content scheduling – a working knowledge of GA4, AEO and GEO desirable
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• An interest in professional hairdressing or beauty is a strong advantage