Deputy Editor - Luxury Commerce & Growth Lead

Your role: Oversee the day-to-day output of an exciting luxury content team, delivering best-in-class commerce material that aligns with our aesthetic. Reporting to the Head of Commerce Content and Editor in Chief of LUXX, you will drive audience growth and shape commercial campaigns while confidently managing freelance budgets and content workflow. This is a strategic and creative role where you will directly influence revenue diversification, engagement, and the delivery of key shopping events throughout the year.

Day to day you will:

• Select high-end products across fashion, beauty, home, or tech that focus on investment pieces and reflect the publication's luxury aesthetic.
• Produce best-in-class daily content for our website and social channels while managing concepts seamlessly from concept to final publishing.
• Drive the social commerce strategy by overseeing both commercial and editorial shopping briefs to develop a dedicated community.
• Collaborate closely with the Times Luxury SEO Manager to scale audience growth across our channels.
• Edit and quality-check all work to ensure output remains compliant with ASA/CAP code guidelines and manage freelancer budgets.
• Utilise analytical insights to shape content strategy, influence day-to-day decision-making, and partner with broader editorial stakeholders to ensure the effective monetisation of relevant content.

What we're looking for from you:

• Track record in digital publishing with a deep understanding of affiliate networks and content monetisation methods.
• Proven leadership background with the ability to confidently guide and support a multidisciplinary team of journalists and creators.
• Deep knowledge of the luxury industry with an ability to identify emerging trends, tools, and best practices ahead of the market.
• Exceptional communication and editorial skills, alongside a solid grasp of the IPSO Code of Conduct and media law.
• Analytical mindset with practical knowledge of publishing tools such as SEMRush, Parse.ly, and Google Analytics to drive business decisions.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully in a fast-paced environment.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.