At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee magazine production, manage schedules, and ensure high-quality content.
- Company: Dynamic magazine publisher with a focus on creativity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and international travel opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and shape the future of magazine publishing.
- Qualifications: Experience in editorial production and strong editing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Production Editor to oversee the editorial production of a monthly magazine. The successful candidate will manage schedules, coordinate editorial workflows, edit and proofread content, liaise with contributors and designers, and ensure each issue is published to the highest standards and on deadline.
- Based near Reigate
- £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
- Hybrid working (3 days office)
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday
- International travel (essential)
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Managing Editor
- Manage the end-to-end flatplan production schedule for monthly print and digital magazine issues.
- Coordinate the flow of articles, images, advertisements, and other content between editorial, design, and production teams.
- Copy-edit and proofread content for grammar, style, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to house style guidelines.
- Ensure all content meets editorial, legal, and ethical standards.
- Liaise with writers, editors, designers, photographers, printers, and external suppliers.
- Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of all production stages.
- Review page proofs and sign off final versions before publication.
- Maintain and update editorial style guides and production procedures.
- Verify captions, headlines, credits, and fact-check material.
Production Editor - Magazine in Surrey employer: Optima Recruitment
Join a dynamic and creative team as a Production Editor in the picturesque area near Reigate, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping a monthly magazine that resonates with readers. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for international travel, ensuring a balanced and enriching work experience. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in publishing.
