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Fiction Editor

DC Thomson

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fiction Editor who will oversee fiction content for their My Weekly brand. The role involves commissioning stories, maintaining relationships with authors, and contributing to features. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Health cash plan

Gym discount

Excellent pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in fiction-related publishing.
Strong storytelling skills and knowledge of copyright law.

Responsibilities

Oversee all fiction and book content for My Weekly brand.
Commission quality fiction and maintain relationships with authors.
Contribute feature ideas and write general features.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Resource management

Social media

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About Dc Thomson

At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose—to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

About Dc Thomson

At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose—to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.

We've changed the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that engage audiences to be part of our communities.

About The Role

Job Title: Fiction Editor
Reports to: Editor - My Weekly
Location: Dundee/Aberdeen/Glasgow/Edinburgh/London
Ways of Working: Hybrid (This role is predominantly home-based. Your contractual office will be the DC Thomson office closest to your home address. Occasional office attendance may be required for team gatherings, collaboration, key meetings, and company events.)

How you'll play a part:

Reporting to the Editor - My Weekly, the Fiction Editor will primarily oversee all fiction and book content across the My Weekly brand. As part of this role, you will commission quality fiction for publication through continual development of relationships with our existing authors and work with publishers of commercial fiction to source exclusive stories from both high-profile authors and debut authors.

You will be expected to contribute feature ideas and write general features for My Weekly magazine, brand extensions and bookazines.

What you'll deliver:

Prioritising all brand fiction needs across our print titles and digital platforms
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with editorial and design teams and with external contributors
Ensuring regular and appropriate supply of all fiction material within required deadlines and schedules
Creating a detailed plan for fiction across print and digital publications, ensuring all content is of the required standards and that a balanced content range is achieved for each issue
Ensuring required contractual rights are secured for all published fiction
Managing resources and working to budgets agreed with the Editor
Leading discussions with third parties interested in licensing and syndication opportunities around the brand
Producing, maintaining and communicating fiction guidelines to ensure all contributions meet and reflect brand values for our titles
Investigating alternative fiction buying opportunities which fit with brand values
Reviewing publishing trends and keeping up to date with latest brand research, responding where appropriate
Identifying opportunities and contributing ideas to grow the brands through new products and innovations

Requirements

What you'll bring:

Experience: Demonstrable experience of previous fiction related publishing experience, strong storytelling skills and knowledge of copyright law is desirable
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for audience and stakeholders
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members, as well as building relationships with fiction contributors
Resource management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and managing budgets with high level or organisation
Social media: Has acquired SEO and social media experience and awareness

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. We offer a blend of home and office working. We are flexible on the DC Thomson office base/location for this role. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk

For further information, please visit dcthomson.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 20th May 2025 at 17:00hrs

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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