An exciting opportunity has risen for an Associate Editor to join Stylist About Stylist : Stylist (part of DC Thomson) is the UK’s leading media brand for women; talking to 5 million UK women a month and making up 40% of the women’s lifestyle sector. Our audience are the UK’s finest professional women – a demographic who we understand and represent better than any other publisher. Our mission? To support, uplift and entertain this audience with compelling content and life-enhancing experiences so that they always feel seen and heard. The award-winning Stylist magazine, Stylist.co.uk, Stylist and our newsletter portfolio sit at the heart of the brand, reaching 400K women in print and over 3 million UK women online through non-stop, mobile-first content. At Stylist, we celebrate creativity, innovation and inclusivity. We offer a hybrid working model to allow our colleagues to work from home and/or the office as part of Stylist ’s working culture. About the Role Objectives: As Associate Editor, you will support and collaborate with the Editor (print) and Deputy Editor (print) in the editing, commissioning and overseeing of the monthly print magazine to the highest possible standard. Your role will also include the following: Originating, planning, commissioning and editing compelling features content across all platforms Being the features lead for Stylist magazine, taking responsibility for features and regular franchises Taking a lead role in growing memberships to Stylist and Stylist VIP through the commissioning and editing of paywall content Ensuring all content is accurately written to brief, on deadline and targeted to our intelligent, female-identifying audience and the aspirational advertisers wishing to reach them Requirements Key Responsibilities: For print, to ensure features and regulars are commissioned well in advance of deadlines, working across three live flatplans at once To oversee the Stylist Loves section of the magazine from ideation and layout to commissioning and editing To edit and file all regular franchise pages of the print issue To write, edit and build the weekly Stylist VIP group chat newsletter To edit, commission and take a lead role in the creation of the weekly Stylist covers and cover stories. To ensure all copy is filed on time and to the standard expected of Stylist magazine, with special attention to tone, heads, sells and visuals (as discussed with art/picture teams) To generate unique, exciting and exclusive digital feature ideas, and see them through from pitch to publication To write features, conduct interviews and create any additional content as required To oversee Stylist campaigns ( Love Women, Every Loss Counts ) and ensure our content is reflective of our advocacy goals To manage members of the Stylist Editorial team, supporting and developing them in line with Stylist OKRs To manage the print team staffing costs making sure invoices are processed and holiday/sickness cover comes within budget To apply thorough SEO knowledge to all digital content, monitor reach and strive to hit KPI targets To be pivotal in ideas meetings for features, concept covers, campaigns and visuals To build and maintain relationships with freelance writers, and to talent-spot new voices To represent the Stylist brand at events or in the media as required Secondary Responsibilities: To oversee any other Stylist brand project as required To work closely with the editors, maintaining a good flow of information, attending meetings fully prepared with visual material where possible To maintain a clear understanding of the Stylist readers and advertisers at all times, and ensure that all pages meet their needs To use forward-planning tools to maintain awareness of upcoming events and launches that could inform content To work with the social team to ensure all content is published across the Stylist platforms in a timely and brand-relevant manner To maintain great relationships with key contacts, experts and PRs to ensure continued access to exclusive opportunities Where necessary, manage a commissioning budget To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. NB: 1. This job description is not exhaustive and does not exclude any other tasks that may reasonably be required by the role. 2. It is also subject to change as business conditions dictate. Benefits This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from our London, Fleet Street Office. At Stylist, we offer a hybrid working model. We also offer a generous package including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics. If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitmentdcthomson.co.uk Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.