INTRODUCTION TO COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE
Country & Town House (C&TH) is looking for a meticulous and organised Junior Sub Editor & Production Assistant to work across its portfolio, with a primary focus on School House magazine.
Launched in 2007, C&TH is the world’s first B Corp glossy magazine and its print portfolio – made up of Country & Town House, School House, Great British & Irish Hotels, Country & Town Interiors, The Collector, Watches & Jewellery, and Great British Brands – champions ‘a life in balance’. With a global audience of over 1m digital and print, this is a chance to join an aspirational lifestyle media brand that remains independently-run – and is rapidly growing.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the C&TH Deputy Editor and School House Publisher, the Junior Sub Editor & Production Assistant is crucial in ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality content across both print and digital platforms. This role involves copy-writing, editorial production, sub-editing, and production management across School House and other key C&TH publications. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced media environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Editorial, Production & Sub-Editing
* Sub-editing School House, Great British Brands, C&TH Interiors and Great British & Irish Hotels content to maintain accuracy and consistency.
* Ensuring all editorial content aligns with brand tone and guidelines.
* Reviewing and refining content for clarity and quality.
* Copywriting and creative editorial across the portfolio on request of Deputy Editor/SH Editor.
Production Management
* Assisting in production across School House, Great British Brands, C&TH Interiors and Great British & Irish Hotels.
* Coordinating with designers, writers, and internal teams to ensure deadlines are met.
* Managing templates, advertorials, and production schedules.
Copy Chasing & Advertorial Preparation
* Liaising with advertisers and editorial teams to ensure timely submission of content.
* Collating and preparing advertorials and templates for print and digital.
* Ensuring accuracy and completeness in all submitted copy.
Image Management & Sourcing
* Managing the School House image library and sourcing relevant imagery.
* Ensuring correct image credits and compliance with licensing requirements.
* Maintaining an organised digital archive.
Digital & Social Media Management
* Assisting in managing the School House content plan for digital and social media.
* Collaborating with the C&TH social media manager to ensure a cohesive brand presence online.
* Uploading and updating online content in line with the editorial calendar.
Directory & Listings Management
* Managing School House directory and listings, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
* Liaising with advertisers and stakeholders for seamless execution.
Administrative Support
* Providing ad hoc administrative support to the School House Publisher.
* Inputting School House sales bookings into the C&TH CRM/Invoicing system.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
* Excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail.
* Confidence in writing, editing, and sub-editing clear and engaging content.
* Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team.
* Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel, Google Docs/Word etc.
* Calm, professional, and reliable under pressure.
Useful
* Experience using WordPress and social media platforms.
* Basic knowledge of InDesign & Photoshop.
* An interest in education, lifestyle, and luxury media.
HOW TO APPLY
Please do not send a CV in the first instance. Instead, send a cover letter including your responses to the following questions:
* What makes you a great candidate for this role?
* How would your current boss/university professor/head teacher describe you?
* Where do you see yourself in five years?
Email applications to lucinda@countryandtownhouse.co.uk, with the job title in the subject line. We will notify you if you make it through to the first round.
ABOUT COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE
Country & Town House (C&TH) is an award-winning, B Corp accredited media business appealing to readers who want to live a more balanced life and with a mission to make sustainability in the world of luxury effortless and fun.
C&TH delivers inspirational and engaging content through its print, online, social media, newsletter, podcast and events channels. Core C&TH content pillars cover Culture, Fashion & Style, Watches & Jewellery, Interiors, Travel, Food & Drink, Beauty, Health & Wellbeing and Property.
C&TH spotlights the products and brands, people and businesses, ideas and innovations which are having a positive impact on the world without sacrificing the beauty, fun and creativity of the luxury world.
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