Deputy Production Editor

Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital publishing firm in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Production Editor to ensure high-quality print and digital content for a flagship publication. The role involves leading weekly magazine production, subediting articles, and designing layouts using InDesign. Ideal candidates have around 2 years of production editing experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for B2B publications. Join a dynamic team to help shape the publication's standards and presentation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years’ experience in a production editing role.
• Interest and experience in magazine design/layout work.
• Knowledge of using a CMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the weekly magazine print production and design layouts.
• Subedit, fact-check, and create digital content.
• Assist the editor and head of content for quality improvement.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

CMS knowledge

Magazine design/layout work

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Do you have a serious eye for the finer details, ensuring everything is accurate? If you come from a production background, with solid InDesign experience this could be your next career move.

Our client, a major player in the digital B2B space and a publisher specialising within niche industries is looking to recruit a Deputy Production Editor for one of their flagship publications.

This role will form part of their tight-knit team, and lead on the weekly print content (including making changes to print and digital layout) and helping to produce daily digital content. This will include subediting, fact-checking, design and layout for both digital and print, as well as curation of daily newsletters.

You will help set the tone for how this leading publication looks and feels as the UK’s leading, trusted source of specialist intelligence.

You will help to set the highest standards for the accuracy and quality of the print content, working with the production & engagement editor to ensure the publication is thought-provoking. Working with reporters on improving their copy, assisting the editor and head of content and suggesting innovative ways for the publication to keep improving how it presents its data-led journalism. You will lead on a weekly magazine print production and design layouts.

Being able to translate what could be tricky data into clear accessible information, graphic and layout, as well as an interest in B2B publications would be ideal.

This role does not include line management responsibility, but you would be expected to deputise for the head of production where appropriate.

You will need:

• Knowledge and experience of InDesign and Photoshop
• Around 2 years’ experience in a production editing role
• An interest and experience in magazine design/layout work
• Knowledge of using a CMS
• Knowledge of other Adobe software ( Illustrator) ideal

For further details please forward your CV, outlining your salary expectations.