Remote Freelance Editor: Lead a Professional Publication

Savvy Recruitment

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 39,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Competitive per-issue rate
Commissioning budget
Long-term client relationships

Job summary

Savvy Recruitment is seeking an experienced freelance editor to lead a well-established professional publication. This remote role lets you shape content, manage contributors and deliver high-quality editions on a flexible basis.

You'll work with an existing publishing team, maintain strong client relationships, and oversee editorial directions and budgets. An ASAP start is preferred, with occasional in-person meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience editing a magazine or professional publication.
  • Excellent writing and editing judgment.
  • Ability to manage client expectations and feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Shape content direction for each edition.
  • Source and brief freelance writers and manage submissions.
  • Review and refine articles for publication.
  • Maintain client relationships and coordinate with team.
  • Oversee commissioning budget and deadlines.

Skills

Editing
Project coordination
Client communication
Attention to detail
Independent working

Job description

Savvy Recruitment is seeking an experienced freelance editor to lead a well-established professional publication. This remote role lets you shape content, manage contributors and deliver high-quality editions on a flexible basis.

You'll work with an existing publishing team, maintain strong client relationships, and oversee editorial directions and budgets. An ASAP start is preferred, with occasional in-person meetings as needed.

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