At a Glance
- Tasks: Edit and proofread engaging content for magazines and digital platforms.
- Company: Join BRIGHT, a dynamic multimedia company with a passion for storytelling.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid working, and training in Adobe InDesign.
- Other info: Collaborate with a small team and enjoy a creative work culture.
- Why this job: Perfect opportunity to develop your editorial skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a knack for spotting errors are key.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
BRIGHT is seeking a passionate and versatile full-time junior sub editor to work across our portfolio of magazines and commercial projects. You will be part of a small team in a fast-moving multimedia environment, with the opportunity to hone an assortment of editorial skills. Reporting to the chief sub editor, genres covered include media technology, filmmaking, photography and lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the accuracy, consistency and integrity of editorial and commercial written content
- Sub editing print and online media to agreed house styles
- Attending production meetings and collaborating with editors to maintain copy flow
- Editing newsletters and scheduling send-out
- Proofing pages to internal and external stakeholders and liaising to approve copy
- Undertaking a range of digital tasks relating to the online versions of magazines
Qualifications:
- Experience in magazines, newspapers or a publishing environment would be preferable, but not essential.
- Most crucial will be a painstaking attention to detail with the ability to exhaustively spot spelling, grammar and factual errors, as well as the confidence to rewrite content in quick time and turn your hand to a multitude of copy-editing tasks.
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign is desirable, but full training will be provided.
Working arrangements:
This is a hybrid role with flexible hours based in our Sawston, Cambridgeshire office from Tuesdays to Thursdays, with remote working available on Mondays and Fridays.
Junior sub editor in Sawston employer: Bright
Bright in Warwick is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive health and life insurance, alongside generous annual leave. With a strong focus on professional development, Bright provides ample opportunities for growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.
