Sub Editor, House & Garden

CONDÉ NAST; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Sub Editor for a 6-month FTC to join the House & Garden team. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial skills, experience in magazine environments, and a deep appreciation for lifestyle topics. This role includes sub-editing, proofreading, and contributing to content creation while ensuring accuracy and clarity in writing. Benefits include generous leave, access to a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to a competitive pension scheme

Corporate gym membership

10 remote working days

Learning and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in sub-editing and proofreading for magazines or websites.
• Excellent grasp of English grammar and spelling.
• A passion for House & Garden subjects like design, architecture, and food.

Responsibilities

• Sub-editing and proofreading all editorial content with precision.
• Crafting headlines and captions reflecting distinctive editorial voice.
• Supporting editorial workflow and managing deadlines effectively.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Language Proficiency

Tools

Adobe InDesign

InCopy

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

House & Garden is looking for a Sub Editor, 6 month FTC to join its close knit and dynamic team.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. The Role

You'll be responsible for sub-editing and proofreading all editorial content, ensuring accuracy through careful fact-checking and thoughtful rewriting where needed. You will craft headlines, sells and captions in keeping with House & Garden's distinctive style and tone.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role at a magazine or website, with an excellent grasp of English grammar and spelling and proficiency in Adobe InDesign and InCopy. A passion for House & Garden and its wide-ranging subject matters is essential - including decorating, design, architecture, art, gardens, travel, food and wine. There will also be opportunities to contribute editorially to both the magazine and website.

What will you be doing?

• Sub-editing and proofreading all editorial content with precision, including fact-checking and sensitive rewriting to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Crafting headlines, sells and captions that reflect House & Garden's distinctive editorial voice and style.
• Supporting the Chief Sub-Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-Editor in the day-to-day editorial workflow.
• Managing a busy workload efficiently and independently, while meeting tight weekly and monthly production deadlines.

About you

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and InCopy.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven experience working collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced editorial environment.
• A flair for language and a sharp eye for detail.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your CV and cover letter, which highlights why you would like to take on this role and why you are a great match for what we're looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote working days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• You'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.