Deputy Editor, Yorkshire Life

Newsquest; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsquest recherche un Deputy Editor passionné pour Yorkshire Life, un magazine régional qui célèbre la culture et le style de vie uniques de Yorkshire. Ce rôle dynamique implique l'écriture, l'édition et la gestion des médias sociaux, avec un fort accent sur l'engagement local et la production de contenu de haute qualité. Les candidats doivent avoir une expertise en rédaction et en édition, ainsi qu'une compréhension de la culture yorkshire.

Benefits

Pension contributif

Formation continue

Ventes et réductions

25 jours de congés payés

Accueil de jours de bénévolat

Vouchers pour des tests d'yeux

Rabais adhésion gym

Programme Cycle to Work

Soutien santé mentale

Achat de jours de congés

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans la rédaction de magazines et la production de contenu.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
• Familiarité avec la géographie et la culture du Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Assister l'éditeur dans la recherche et la rédaction de contenu de style de vie.
• Éditer et relire des articles pour garantir l'exactitude et la qualité éditoriale.
• Maintenir les canaux de médias sociaux de Yorkshire Life avec du contenu pertinent.

Skills

Rédaction de contenu

Édition

Gestion des médias sociaux

Communication

Rigueur

Education

Qualification NCTJ ou équivalente

Job description

Deputy Editor, Yorkshire Life

Application Deadline: 14 July 2025

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: York

Reporting To: Kathryn Armstrong

Description

Yorkshire Life is one of the UK’s most beloved regional lifestyle magazines, celebrating the people, places, food, and culture that make Yorkshire unique. With a loyal readership and a strong digital presence, we deliver high-quality, engaging content across print, web, and social platforms.

We are part of Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest regional media companies. With over 120 news brands and a growing portfolio of lifestyle publications. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic deputy editor to support the editor in producing compelling content for Yorkshire Life across print and digital platforms. This is a dynamic role that involves writing, commissioning, editing, and contributing to the overall production of the magazine. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining our social media presence and deputising for the editor when required.
Whilst you will work from home, we need the candidate to be located in the Yorkshire area due to the localised nature of the role. You will need to travel to events around the region, so a driving licence and a vehicle is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the editor in sourcing, writing, and commissioning engaging lifestyle content.
• Edit and proofread features to ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and editorial quality.
• Commission and coordinate photography and social page coverage.
• Write regular hero features and conduct interviews with local personalities.
• Maintain and update Yorkshire Life’s social media channels with relevant content.
• Attend events, occasionally during evenings or weekends, to represent the magazine.
• Manage content flow and deadlines in the Editor’s absence.
• Collaborate with the sales team and support promotional events as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• NCTJ or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in feature writing and magazine production.
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Yorkshire’s geography, culture, and lifestyle.
• Experience managing contributors or small editorial teams is a plus.

Job Benefits and D&I

• Competitive basic salary
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Ongoing learning opportunities.
• Contributory pension
• Perks and discounts
• Full 25 days of paid holiday, statutory bank holidays, and your birthday off
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Mental health support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
• Annual Volunteer Charity Day

Newsquest Media Group and LOCALiQare equal-opportunity employers, welcoming applications from all community sections. Regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, all applicants are considered equally. The recruitment process is designed to be fair and inclusive, with a commitment to accommodating adjustments that can assist all applicants.