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Reach plc

Sep 14

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Media & Journalism
  • United Kingdom, +1
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You are an NCTJ qualified journalist with sub-editing experience in celebrity content, excellent copy-editing skills, and a strong grasp of magazine styles. You're deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
  • You will fact-check and edit copy, rewrite for engagement, create headlines and captions, credit images, and maintain brand identity, with occasional weekend and evening work required.

Requirements

  • You are an exceptional NCTJ qualified journalist and experienced sub editor with a proven track record of subbing celebrity focused content, ideally in a fast-paced weekly magazine environment.
  • You have an excellent understanding of the OK!, New! Notebook, S and Love Sunday brands and will confidently adapt to each magazine’s style.
  • You have demonstrable experience subbing print content and first-class copy-editing skills and can keep up with the pace of subbing multiple magazines a week.
  • You can check facts quickly and accurately and can meet deadlines with ease.

Responsibilities

  • You will work within the Production Department in the Celebrity Magazine & Supplements Hub to ensure all copy is fact checked and grammatically correct, always adhering to the house style.
  • You will ensure content is engaging, entertaining and original.
  • You will rewrite copy when necessary to make it pop and ensure all pictures are credited correctly.
  • You will write accurate captions for pages, ensuring the navigation around the page is easy to follow.
  • You will create punchy headlines, standfirsts and pull quotes, while ensuring all pictures are correctly credited.
  • You will help to maintain and communicate clear brand identities for all magazine titles.
  • This role will involve occasional weekend and evening working, so a flexible approach is required.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Sub Editor position?

The position is part-time, requiring 2 days of work per week.

Is this a home-based position?

Yes, this role is home-based, and we welcome candidates from across the UK.

What experience is required for this role?

We are looking for an exceptional NCTJ qualified journalist with experience subbing celebrity-focused content in a fast-paced weekly magazine environment.

Are there any specific brands I should be familiar with for this position?

Yes, familiarity with the OK!, New!, Notebook, S, and Love Sunday brands is essential.

Will I need to work outside of regular hours?

Yes, the role may involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.

What kind of support does Reach plc provide for professional development?

Reach plc offers a range of learning and development programmes, along with support from your line manager.

Does Reach plc promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Reach plc is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

What are some of the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include a pension scheme, holiday allowance, additional leave for charitable causes, enhanced family leave, healthcare cash plan, and wellbeing support.

How many days of holiday do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of holiday per year, which increases with length of service.

Is there a retirement savings plan available?

Yes, there is a pension scheme where contributions are matched up to 6%.

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Reach plc

Reach plc - The UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1832
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK and Ireland. We own over 130 of the most trusted and popular national, regional and local media brands, with a combined print and digital monthly reach of 48m. With over 10 million registered customers, we are proud to be campaigners, champions and changemakers in our communities.