Editor - Cotswold Life Magazine

Newsquest Media Group; Cirencester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional media group is looking for a Magazine Editor to lead their flagship Cotswold Life title. You'll oversee the editorial process, drive audience engagement, and ensure editorial excellence across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in editing lifestyle magazines and a strong passion for community storytelling. This role allows for full remote working flexibility.

Benefits

Remote Working Arrangements

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

25 days’ paid holiday

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support via Lifeworks

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing lifestyle or premium magazines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills required.
• Strong leadership and management abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the editorial process from concept to publication.
• Managing and coordinating a team of contributors.
• Building strong relationships with readers and local stakeholders.

Skills

Editing lifestyle or premium magazines

NCTJ qualification

Writing, editing, and proofreading

Leadership and management

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Application Deadline: 25 October 2025

Department: Editorial

Location: Worcester

Overview

Are you a creative editorial leader with a passion for storytelling and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-platform publishing environment? We’re looking for a dynamic Magazine Editor to lead our flagship Cotswold Life title. As the editor of Cotswold Life magazine, you’ll be the ultimate guardian of the brand, shaping compelling content that resonates across print, digital, and social channels. You’ll drive audience engagement, uphold editorial excellence, and contribute to commercial growth. Cotswold Life is a celebrated lifestyle publication that captures the essence of the Cotswolds. Our magazine showcases the stories, people, and places that make the Cotswolds truly special. This is a pivotal role for someone with a strong editorial eye, digital acumen, and a deep understanding of what makes local lifestyle content sparkle.

While the role offers full remote working flexibility, the successful candidate will be based in or near the Cotswolds to support attendance at networking events and local engagements. Alternatively, employees are welcome to use our office located in Worcester.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the editorial process from concept to publication, ensuring all content meets the highest standards of quality and relevance
• Managing and coordinating a team of contributors
• Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to align editorial content with business objectives
• Contributing to content planning and strategy
• Brand Stewardship: Networking and attending events in the region
• Digital & Social Strategy: Lead growth across social media in line with our Social Media Playbook and policy
• Operations & Compliance: Manage budgets, deadlines, and ensure adherence to IPSO and Newsquest’s Code of Conduct
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with readers, contributors, advertisers, and local stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience editing lifestyle or premium magazines
• Hold an NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) qualification
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong leadership and management abilities
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Based in the Cotswolds
• Own vehicle and full UK driving licence

Job Benefits and Diversity & Inclusion

• Remote Working Arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Perks and discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days’ paid holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• 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 the cost of new glasses
• Annual volunteer or charity day
• Staff referral scheme

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes 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. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

You’ll be part of a passionate editorial team within Newsquest, one of the UK’s largest regional media groups. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

Ready to lead the next chapter of our Life Magazine?

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your editorial vision.