Assistant Magazine Editor
Location: New Scientist Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid/3 days per week in office at the following address: 9 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5HY
Job Introduction
This position forms part of a new team that will curate New Scientist magazine each week. Reporting to the magazine editor, the assistant magazine editor will help to ensure the much-loved magazine gets the attention it needs, and its readers get the premium product they expect and enjoy, as we migrate to a digital-first approach to commissioning content.
They will work closely with the magazine editor to help choose content that will appeal to magazine readers, and the art and subbing teams to ensure pages and page furniture are eye-catching and accurate. They will also oversee any magazine-first pages as required.
Main Responsibilities
1. Support the magazine editor as they curate the magazine each week
2. Help with creating an editorial flat plan
3. Flow copy from online into the magazine software
4. Cut stories to fit and edit intros where necessary
5. Write headlines, standfirsts, picture captions and other page furniture as needed
6. Work with design and pictures to ensure layouts are visually appealing
7. Oversee magazine-first pages, as required
8. Commission magazine-first stories, as required
9. Ensure that all production deadlines are met
10. Deputise for the magazine editor in their absence, if needed
11. Adapt and take on responsibilities as the role requires
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
1. Editing or subediting experience (ideally for a national or international news organisation)
2. Excellent editorial judgement
3. Understanding of science and technology, and a passionate interest in both
4. Understanding of different journalistic voices for different types of stories – such as news, reviews and features - and be confident working with them
5. A degree in science or technology, ideally
6. Interest in print products, particularly magazines
7. Knowledge of WordPress, InCopy, InDesign and Microsoft Word, ideally
8. Understanding of New Scientist market and a good understanding of magazine reader requirements.
Skills & Behaviours
1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Collaborative and able to build relationships with people at all levels, across the business
3. Ability to work to deadlines
4. Multitasking and prioritisation
5. Attention to detail
6. Able to work effectively under pressure
7. Flexible and adaptable
8. Organised
9. Proactive
Deadline for applications - 25th November 2024
Package Description
1. 29 days holiday with Holiday Buy scheme
2. Access to private healthcare scheme (Bupa) with the option to add your dependents through a monthly salary deduction.
3. Automatic enrolled onto our New Scientist Pension scheme at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution and 4% Company contribution.
4. Immediate death in service cover of 4x your basic salary
5. Free mental health, legal and financial advice and assistance at any time for you and your family with our Employee Assistance Programme with CIC.
6. Free subscription to New Scientist, newscientist.com New Scientist app and all New Scientist events
7. Social Activities
8. Long Service Awards
9. Hybrid Working
10. Extensive Learning and Development programme via dmg Academy
Onsite Facilities:
1. Subsidised canteen
2. Onsite gym (Derry Street only)
3. Onsite nurse and GP clinics
Family Friendly policies:
1. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave policy
2. Childcare Allowance
ABOUT NEW SCIENTIST
New Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious. We ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. Since our publication was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have offices in the US and Australia.
At a time when misinformation is an increasingly corrosive force, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what is going on in the world – or a greater need for inspiration through exceptional ideas.
From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter.
WORKING FOR NEW SCIENTIST
New Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
As an organisation, we strive for empathy, self-awareness, courage and integrity, collaboration, innovation and information seeking. All applications are reviewed in an anonymous nature and hiring managers are unable to see the personal information of applicants. This practice allows us to review skills and experience and removes bias from the recruitment process. We aim to create an inclusive environment, empowering employees and embracing diversity. We welcome all applications.
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