Editor (Maternity Cover)

Editor - Maternity Cover, Castle Media

Location: London, UK (some hybrid working)

Hours: Expected to be 4 days per week, depending on experience & availability of the right candidate

Are you passionate about creating inspiring and informative content, and the power of print to deliver it? Then join the Build It team!

Castle Media is looking for an Editor (12 months Maternity Cover) to coordinate production of its market-leading monthly print magazine, Build It. The Build It brand is aimed at people who want to self build, renovate or extend their way to their dream bespoke home.

We connect with our audience via our monthly consumer magazine, website (Self-Build.co.uk), live events, social channels, virtual training courses, an awards scheme, our land-finding website PlotBrowser.com and our very own real-life project, Build It’s Self Build Education House.

The role

Reporting to the Content Director, the Editor will be at the heart of creating quality editorial and managing the editorial team, with responsibility for ensuring the timely, efficient production of the UK’s best self build magazine and its supplements.

Your core role will be focused on planning, creating and managing each issue’s content. This includes allocating features; enabling team members to create their best content; writing, sub-editing and proofreading; coordinating freelance submissions; delivering great mag covers (in conjunction with the designer); and signing off the magazine for print.

You will also be involved in our Build It Live shows, Build It Awards and other key industry events.

Your day-to-day team will consist of a homes editor, editorial assistant, freelance designer and a range of freelance/expert contributors. You will also work alongside the sales, marketing and digital teams, and liaise with external partners.

The magazine team is based in our offices in Hammersmith, West London. We offer employees access to some hybrid working.

About you

We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record of delivering great editorial on time and on budget in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have a strong content background (ideally in the homes sector), excellent knowledge of print production software (such as Adobe Indesign) and demonstrable experience of managing a successful team.

Great communication and time management skills are an essential.

Why join us?

Castle Media is an independent, dynamic publisher specialising in practical, advice-led content for an information-hungry audience. This role will give the right candidate the chance to build their experience and make a tangible contribution to the Build It brand’s success.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer employees a range of benefits – including some hybrid working, private medical cover, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and flexible holidays (buy/sell up to 5 extra holiday days per year).

How to apply

If you would like to apply to this role, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you believe you would be a good fit for the position to chris.batesmith@castlemedia.co.uk by Sat 4th May, quoting ‘Application for Editor Role’ in the subject line.

Please note that we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.