Managing Editor

Are you an experienced editor looking for an autonomous Managing Editor role?  An established professional body based in central London has an opening for a Managing Editor to take responsibility for the management of the editorial process of the society’s magazine and supplements from planning and commissioning content to sub-editing and overseeing production.

Managing Editor Key duties:

• Plan and schedule content for monthly magazine and quarterly supplements
• Oversee the editorial production of publications, managing approval and sign-off process
• Research and commission articles, liaising with authors, journalists and editorial boards
• Sub-edit and proof copy, ensuring high quality of content and that it meets members’ needs
• Manage online content
• Work closely with contract publisher to ensure timely production

Managing Editor Experience / skills required:

• Experience in an editorial role overseeing the publication of a B2B magazine/trade journal is required
• Experience planning and commissioning content
• Excellent sub-editing, writing and researching skills
• Strong time-management and organisation with a proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Experience dealing with authors, journalists and PR agencies
• A background in a legal/financial publishing or in a membership body would be a bonus

Applications ASAP, please

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Karine Nicpon    

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are often only able to contact successful applicants.  If you haven't heard from us within 7 days you have probably been unsuccessful on this occasion but we will keep your CV on file for any future relevant opportunities.