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Features Editor, 6 Month FTC

Future

London

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in specialist media is looking for a Features Editor for women's print brands. The ideal candidate will generate ideas, commission, and edit high-quality lifestyle features while managing a team and maintaining strict deadlines. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive perks including uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

Proven ability to interview and write high-quality engaging, relevant features.
Can work as part of a team and guide less senior colleagues.
Excellent industry contacts, including PRs and top writers.

Responsibilities

Generate ideas, plan, commission, and edit agreed pages across multiple brands.
Maintain deadlines, schedules and planning.
Deliver high quality, engaging and accurate content to deadline.

Skills

Editing skills

Creativity

Communication

Understanding of target audience

We're looking for someone who can create top quality, original lifestyle features for Future's women's print brands including Woman & Home, Woman, Woman's Weekly, Woman's Own and Chat. You'll be an experienced editor/writer who can generate ideas, commission and leverage commercial opportunities to maintain the success of the brands. You'll maintain deadlines, schedules and planning.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Features Director, you'll have the following responsibilities

Responsibility for generating ideas, planning, commissioning and editing agreed pages across multiple brands, liaising with brand editors as part of the planning process
A strong understanding of our brands, what copy works for our audience and what our competitors are offering
Liaising with on-brand PRs and freelance writers
Delivering high quality, engaging and accurate content to deadline
Maintaining planning grids and schedules
Booking freelance cover for holidays
Deputising for the group features director and supporting the wider features team where necessary
Identifying reuse opportunities to maximise budget efficiency
Working with other teams, such as digital and commercial effectively to deliver company strategy

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

Proven ability to interview and write high-quality engaging, relevant features
Editing skills
Ability to pitch original, creative ideas for features
Excellent industry contacts, including PRs and top writers
Can work as part of a team and to guide and manage less senior colleagues
An understanding of key audiences

What's In It For You

The expected range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

Plus more great perks, which include;
Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E5

Who are we...

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities - and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet

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