Sub-Editor (Companionship/Magazines)

DC Thomson; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Sub-Editor to join their Companionship production team. This hybrid role involves working closely with Production Managers and editorial staff to ensure the publication of high-quality content across various brands. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt to different styles. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until October 2026, with closing applications on February 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong time management with prioritisation abilities is required.
• Candidates must be super organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production Managers and editorial staff.
• Sub-edit content with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure timely submission of accurate copy according to agreed procedures.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Strong time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work well with others

Adaptable and flexible approach to work

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Title: Sub-Editor (Companionship/Magazines)

Reporting to: Production Manager

Location: Dundee or Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom

Ways of Working: UK,Hybrid(at least 1 day a week in the office/every Tuesday)

Contract Type: Fulltime,Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) until 10th October 2026

ROLE PURPOSE

The opportunity:

DC Thomson is looking for a Sub-Editor to playan important rolewithin our Companionship production team. Reporting into a Production Manager, Sub-Editors will work acrossallocatedbrands including The People's Friend and My Weekly, ensuring the publication of high quality,accurateand engaging content in line with style guides of the publication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing as Sub-Editor?

• Working closely with the Production Managers, the central designteamand editorial staff in contributing to the delivery and publication of titles both ongoing/regular publishing as well as ad hoc publications.
• Responding to business needs, working across brands showing a flexibility and ability to adapt todifferent styles,systemsand audiences.
• Working to agreed production and approval schedules.
• Sub-editing content with meticulous attention to detail.
• Writing, rewriting,editingand proofreading text ensuring that stories are the right length.
• Writing compelling display lines that suit house style and appeal to the target audience.
• Verifying information and story details to confirm accuracy of stories and that they meet legal requirements.
• Liaising with in-house editorial and design staff to ensure transfer ofaccuratecopy andtimelysubmissionin accordance withagreed procedures.
• Assisting Editors/Content Editors whennecessarywith completion and delivery of content to print or digital platforms.
• Using page layout, imageeditingand approved AI software whereappropriate.
• Displaying a willingness to undertake any trainingrequiredto improve skillset across software and familiarity of brand style guidelines.

ABOUT YOU

What we are looking for:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• The ability to work well with others.
• Super organised with a strong attention to detail. A stickler for accuracy.
• Adaptable,flexibleand efficient approach to work.

To apply for this role, pleasefollow our online application process andsubmita CVand cover letter.

Closing date for applications:6thFebruary2026