Deputy Editor, Lifestyle and Direct Response

APL Media is looking for an all-rounder who’s capable of working across print and online editorial content, and who’s great with branded and client content, too. You may currently be a senior editor or working in a role in an editorial team where you’re looking for a step up or a new challenge and are confident in your abilities to be able to work on new projects and support a team.

The role will require excellent creative ideas and editing skills and the ability to manage a project from start to finish. With experience of working with writers, clients and sales teams, you’ll be able to confidently deliver your project to deadline and be the conduit between different departments, including sales, editorial and production. You’ll also be working with marketing and events as necessary.

Supporting the lifestyle editor, you’ll be part of a team managing editorial and commercial content for a series of targeted lifestyle guides and online features that are published with various national newspapers or for specific clients. The position will also entail the management and maintenance of the products’ online and social presence. Content will range from health to education, travel and homes.

Managing, commissioning, writing, editing, overseeing flatplans, fact-checking and proofing will all be part of the role. You’ll work with original copy prior to layout and then on page in InDesign. Being able to use CMS and social media platforms is also a requirement. You may be expected to work on, and develop, other projects as required.

You’ll also be leading Living360.uk’s digital and social media strategy and spearheading its growth, as well as overseeing the newsletter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APL Media’s newspaper supplements, including distribution across the team and liaising with management.
• Serve as deputy editor of Living360, conceptualising and creating original articles, managing editorial, SEO planning and social media strategy, attending events, organising competitions, scheduling interviews and managing social accounts.
• Create and schedule bi-weekly newsletters, organise newsletter competitions, manage strategy and subscriber growth.
• Assist with planning and delivering commercial campaigns for Living360, liaising with the marketing and events teams.
• Deputise for the editor when they’re absent, updating weekly stats, scheduling content on Living360, managing upcoming events and overseeing the lifestyle team.
• Work across both digital and print content: editing, creating original copy and repurposing National Geographic Traveller (UK) content for newspaper travel guides.
• Contribute to a broad range of content on topics including health, education, travel, homes, finance, business and beauty.
• Ensure compliance of editorial content with ASA standards by assisting in liaising with external compliance support.
• Work closely with writers, sales teams, clients and other departments (sales, accounts, sub-editors, production, design) to ensure materials meet the project brief and company standards.
• Manage and maintain online presence and social media platforms.
• Commit to high standards across a broad range of print and online products.