Deputy TV & Movies Editor (UK Hours)

Dexerto; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy TV & Movies Editor to oversee coverage of major shows and films. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial experience, excellent writing skills, and a background in managing writers. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and posting content, as well as attending industry events. This full-time, mid-senior level role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with pop culture.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial experience at a digital publication.
• Excellent writing skills across news, features, and reviews.
• Experience managing or mentoring writers.
• Confident editing copy to a high standard.
• SEO knowledge and experience using analytics.
• Interviewing experience and industry contacts.
• Comfortable posting content on social media.
• Familiarity with a wide range of genres.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing breaking news, reviews, features, and evergreen content.
• Assigning stories and supporting writers.
• Subbing and improving copy.
• Running the section in the Editor's absence.
• Attending junkets and screenings in London.
• Posting and scheduling stories on social media.
• Monitoring trends and analytics.

Skills

Strong editorial experience

Excellent writing skills

Experience managing or mentoring writers

Confident editing skills

SEO knowledge

Interviewing experience

Social media posting experience

Familiarity with pop culture trends

Job description

Overview

Dexerto is looking for a Deputy TV & Movies Editor to help lead our coverage of the biggest shows and films. This is a senior editorial role for someone with strong experience writing and editing digital content. You’ll support the TV and Movies Editor in managing day-to-day output, ensuring high standards across the section, and stepping up to run things in their absence. You’ll lead by example with a keen eye for breaking stories, standout headlines, and search-friendly content. You’ll also manage posting content on social platforms to drive traffic and engagement.

A key part of the role involves using your industry contacts to gain early access to shows and movies, attending junkets and screenings, and producing original content such as interviews, reviews, and exclusives. You should be comfortable covering a broad range of genres, including superheroes, fantasy, horror, action, anime, and true crime.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Writing and editing breaking news, reviews, features, and evergreen content
• Assigning stories and supporting writers with ideas and feedback
• Subbing and improving copy, maintaining quality and consistency
• Running the section when the Editor is away
• Attending junkets, press events, and screenings in London when needed
• Posting and scheduling stories on social media platforms, especially Facebook and X
• Monitoring trends and analytics to help shape daily coverage

What We’re Looking For

• Strong editorial experience at a digital publication
• Excellent writing skills across news, features, and reviews
• Experience managing or mentoring writers
• Confident editing copy to a high standard
• SEO knowledge and experience using analytics
• Interviewing experience and industry contacts
• Comfortable and confident posting content on social media
• Familiarity with a wide range of genres and pop culture trends

To Apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and 2–3 examples of your published work. If you have experience managing or mentoring others, or running social media channels, please highlight this in your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Media Production