Magazine Editor, Dorset Life.

Newsquest Media Group; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local media company is seeking an experienced editor for Dorset Magazine, a popular lifestyle publication. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in editing premium magazines and strong organizational abilities. This role includes overseeing editorial processes, managing contributors, and ensuring high content quality. Benefits include remote working options, competitive salary, and various perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

25 days' paid holiday

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Extra day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing lifestyle or premium magazines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Based in the Dorset area with a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial process from concept to publication.
• Manage and coordinate a team of contributors.
• Ensure all content meets the highest standards of quality.

Skills

Editing lifestyle or premium magazines

Writing, editing and proofreading skills

Leadership and management abilities

Organisational and multitasking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced editor with a passion for lifestyle and premium magazines? We are seeking a talented and driven individual to become the next editor of Dorset Magazine. Dorset Magazine is a celebrated lifestyle publication that captures the essence of Dorset’s culture, countryside, coastlines, and communities. From the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast to the vibrant arts scene in Bridport, the timeless charm of Shaftesbury, and the bustling energy of Bournemouth, one of the South Coast’s largest and most dynamic towns, our magazine showcases the stories, people, and places that make Dorset truly special. With a loyal monthly readership of 32,000, Dorset Magazine is known for its high-quality, locally focused content.

If you are based in the Dorset region, passionate about storytelling, and can demonstrate previous editorial experience for a premium magazine publication, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the editorial process from concept to publication
• Managing and coordinating a team of contributors
• Ensuring all content meets the highest standards of quality and relevance
• Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to align editorial content with business objectives
• Staying updated on industry trends and competitor publications
• Contributing to content planning and strategy
• Networking and attending events in the region

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 Dorset area
• Own vehicle and full UK driving licence

Job Benefits

• Remote Working Arrangements from the Dorset Territory
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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