Content Editor

APL Media Limited is seeking a content editor for maternity leave cover to join its friendly Kentish Town-based office, working within the lifestyle team for its direct response/newspaper division.

About the role

The role calls for an all-rounder who’s capable of working across print and online content, is savvy on social media and great with branded and client campaigns. You’ll be working across various projects as part of a team, managing and creating editorial and commercial content for a series of targeted lifestyle guides and online features that are published with various national newspaper titles (or for specific clients). Content will cover topics like health, education, food and homes. The ideal candidate should have a wide range of contacts in lifestyle subjects.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Project management
• Commissioning
• Writing
• Editing
• SEO
• Social media management
• Fact checking
• Proofing

You’ll work with original copy prior to layout for print projects and then on page in InDesign, taking titles from flatplan to print. Being able to use a CMS and Adobe InDesign is also a requirement, with experience of Asana desirable. You may be expected to work on, and develop, other projects as required. As content editor you’ll also contribute to the social media strategy for Living360.uk. SEO should be second nature, with the ability to pitch trending and evergreen content — and turn copy around quickly. Experience producing newsletters and growing readerships is also desirable.

The role will require excellent creative ideas and editing skills, and the ability to manage a variety of projects from start to finish. With experience of working with writers, clients and sales teams, you’ll be able to confidently deliver your project to deadline and be the conduit between different departments, including sales, editorial, design and production.

The basics:

• Social media management and strategy
• Produce trending and evergreen content
• Monitor and support SEO performance
• Oversee and contribute to the development of lifestyle content for the direct response/newspaper division
• Work with print and digital content (and potentially other media)
• Work closely with writers and team members to ensure all materials adhere to the project brief and meet the company’s high standards and style guidelines
• Collaborate with all departments, including sales, accounts, sub-editors, design and production
• Work as part of a growing team, reporting to the lifestyle editor and deputy

Key attributes:

• Good people skills are essential, particularly when dealing with the sales team and clients
• Be able to commit to high standards across a broad range of print and online products
• Manage and maintain Living360’s online and social presence in line with brand style and support audience growth — including assisting with online competitions and attending events
• Assist with bi-weekly newsletters, organising newsletter competitions and supporting subscriber growth
• Work across and be confident with InDesign, MS Office, WordPress and Asana

Medicash healthcare plan, including discounted gym membership and mental health support

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunity for a charity day with a chosen cause

One week office closure over Christmas

Cycle to work scheme

Regular training sessions

Deadline for applications: 6 June. Hours: Full-time (9am-5.30pm). Note we offer a hybrid working environment as standard — three days working in the office, two days working from home. Job type: Fixed term. Maternity leave cover. 13-month contract.