Senior Sub Editor

Future Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Dental care and Private Medical care

Profit sharing bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Colleague Assistant Programmes

Share Incentive Plan

Pension salary sacrifice (up to 5%)

Free drinks and snacks

Job summary

Future plc is seeking a skilled Sub-editor to join the Homes team in London. You will sub-edit across multiple brands, primarily on InDesign layouts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to house style.

You will deputise for the Chief Sub Editor when required, with potential to sub-edit pages for other Future print brands. Strong attention to detail and CMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Sub-editing/production experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Google Suite.
• Expertise in CMS systems.
• Knowledge of/interest in home interiors.

Responsibilities

• Sub-edit across multiple brands using InDesign layouts and Google Docs.
• Follow house style and ensure accuracy and appropriateness of editorial copy.
• Deputise for the Chief Sub Editor and Production Editors when needed.
• Opportunity to sub-edit pages on other Future print brands.

Skills

Sub-editing/production experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Google Suite

CMS systems

Job description

Who we areWe create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

You’ll join our talented subbing/production team working on our hugely successful Homes brands (Homes & Gardens; Living etc; Country Homes & Interiors; 25 Beautiful Homes; Ideal Home; Period Living; and Homebuilding & Renovating).

What you'll do

Reporting to the Chief Sub Editor, you’ll be responsible for sub-editing across multiple brands, primarily on InDesign layouts but also on Google Docs, following house style and championing the accuracy and appropriateness of editorial copy. You’ll be required to achieve a high quality and quantity of subbing and a consistently excellent level of attention to detail to challenging deadlines. You’ll ultimately be required to deputise for our Chief Sub Editor and Production Editors as and when necessary. There may also be opportunities to sub-edit pages on other Future print brands.

What you’ll bring

Excellent sub-editing skills and attention to detail; a willingness to become an integral part of the Homes team; excellent communication and organisational skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Sub-editing/production experience
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Google Suite
• Expertise in CMS systems
• Knowledge of/interest in home interiors

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

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

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.