Print Audience & Content Editor

Newsquest Media Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a part-time Print Audience & Content Editor to join their newspaper print production team. The role involves editing and preparing pages for various regional publications in a deadline-driven environment. Applicants should have a strong journalistic background, proven editing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote setting. Benefits include 25 days holiday, career progression, training, and discounts, promoting a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing and improving copy.
• Solid understanding of print production processes.
• A flexible, positive attitude for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proof and prepare newspaper pages for publication.
• Ensure content meets house style and adheres to standards.
• Collaborate with teams for consistency and quality.
• Check copy for grammar, clarity, and readability.
• Assist with page layout and design where required.
• Work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Support the wider print team in delivering multiple editions.

Skills

Strong journalistic background

Excellent command of English

Experience as a sub-editor or page designer

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of print production processes

Confident using editorial and production systems

Flexible, positive attitude

Job description

Application Deadline

19 February 2026

Department

Editorial

Location

Newport

Description

Newsquest Media Group is seeking a part‑time Print Audience & Content Editor to play a key role within our newspaper print production team. In this role, you’ll work across a range of our daily and weekly titles, ensuring pages are edited, polished and ready for print.

You’ll contribute to the production of several flagship regional titles, including the Worcester News, South Wales Argus, Swindon Advertiser and Oxford Mail as well as a wide portfolio of weekly publications across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, London and Wales.

This is a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where quality, accuracy and efficiency matter. You’ll need strong editorial judgement, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver high‑quality print editions.

This role is home‑based, offering flexibility while still being part of a supportive and experienced production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, proof and prepare newspaper pages for publication across daily and weekly titles.
• Ensure all content meets house style, is accurate and adheres to legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with production colleagues and editorial teams to maintain consistency and quality across all print outputs.
• Check copy for grammar, clarity, accuracy and readability.
• Assist with page layout and design where required.
• Work efficiently to tight deadlines in a busy production environment.
• Support the wider print team in delivering multiple editions each week.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong journalistic background with proven experience editing and improving copy.
• Excellent command of English, grammar and style.
• Experience as a sub‑editor or page designer within a newspaper environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Solid understanding of print production processes.
• Confident using editorial and production systems (training provided if needed).
• A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a remote team.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day