Assistant Magazine Editor

Job title:

Assistant Magazine Editor

Company

New Scientist Limited

Job description

Assistant Magazine EditorLocation: New Scientist Headquarters – LondonPosition: PermanentWorkplace Type: Hybrid/3 days per week in office at the following address: 9 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5HYJob IntroductionThis position forms part of a new team that will curate New Scientist magazine each week. Reporting to the magazine editor, the assistant magazine editor will help to ensure the much-loved magazine gets the attention it needs, and its readers get the premium product they expect and enjoy, as we migrate to a digital-first approach to commissioning content.They will work closely with the magazine editor to help choose content that will appeal to magazine readers, and the art and subbing teams to ensure pages and page furniture are eye-catching and accurate. They will also oversee any magazine-first pages as required.Main Responsibilities

• Support the magazine editor as they curate the magazine each week
• Help with creating an editorial flat plan
• Flow copy from online into the magazine software
• Cut stories to fit and edit intros where necessary
• Write headlines, standfirsts, picture captions and other page furniture as needed
• Work with design and pictures to ensure layouts are visually appealing
• Oversee magazine-first pages, as required
• Commission magazine-first stories, as required
• Ensure that all production deadlines are met
• Deputise for the magazine editor in their absence, if needed
• Adapt and take on responsibilities as the role requires

Person SpecificationKnowledge & Experience

• Editing or subediting experience (ideally for a national or international news organisation)
• Excellent editorial judgement
• Understanding of science and technology, and a passionate interest in both
• Understanding of different journalistic voices for different types of stories – such as news, reviews and features – and be confident working with them
• A degree in science or technology, ideally
• Interest in print products, particularly magazines
• Knowledge of WordPress, InCopy, InDesign and Microsoft Word, ideally
• Understanding of New Scientist market and a good understanding of magazine reader requirements.

Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and able to build relationships with people at all levels, across the business
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Multitasking and prioritisation
• Attention to detail
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organised
• Proactive

Deadline for applications – 25th November 2024Package Description

• 29 days holiday with Holiday Buy scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme (Bupa) with the option to add your dependents through a monthly salary deduction.
• Automatic enrolled onto our New Scientist Pension scheme at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution and 4% Company contribution.
• Immediate death in service cover of 4x your basic salary
• Free mental health, legal and financial advice and assistance at any time for you and your family with our Employee Assistance Programme with CIC.
• Free subscription to New Scientist, newscientist.com New Scientist app and all New Scientist events
• Social Activities
• Long Service Awards
• Hybrid Working
• Extensive Learning and Development programme via dmg Academy

Onsite Facilities:

• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Derry Street only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics

We are also part of My Benefits and offer:

• Discounted annual health assessment with Bluecrest.
• DMGT Discounts offers hundreds of discounts on online shopping, vouchers, reloadable cards, and access to their Wellbeing Hub
• Donate tax efficiently to charity with our Give As You Earn Programme
• Save thousands with fixed fee estate agency from Yopa and access our exclusive £100 discount
• Exercise at home at discounted rates with Les Mills
• Make your will online with Farewill and receive a discount of 20%
• Eat more for less with our discounted dining cards
• Help manage stress, develop healthy habits, and feel at your best with Leafyard
• Save up to up to 60% on refurbished phones, tablets, and computers with Mobile Advantage or even trade-in to generate cashback
• Buy a train season ticket and pay back monthly saving up to 20% of the cost of annual travel
• Save tax and NI on the cost of a new bike or equipment up to £3,500 with Cyclescheme and pay back through monthly salary deductions over 12 months Save up to 12% on the cost of tech equipment and home appliances, from Curry’s or IKEA, up to £3,500 with Techscheme and pay back through monthly salary deductions over 12 months
• Reimbursement of eye care test and glasses/contact lenses for VDU use.
• Join our Bupa discounted dental Insurance to spread the cost of dental treatments
• Join our Westfield Health Cash plan and claim back the cost of a range of dental and medical treatments
• Save tax efficiently from as little as £10 a month with a range of ISA’s and Savings plans with Cushon
• Huge savings on a gym membership at a choice of over 3,700 fitness facilities across the UK with GymFlex.
• Join our Millstream Travel Insurance and cover yourself for trips in the UK and abroad, all year round.
• Critical Illness Insurance helps reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness.

After successfully completing your probation period:

• TEDS Premier workplace nursery benefit scheme can reduce nursery fees by up to 50% per annum and is HMRC-friendly.

After successfully completing your probation period and six months’ service:

• Access to low cost loans and advice on money management from Salary Finance
• Lease a fully electric or hybrid car via salary sacrifice with Tusker

Family Friendly policies:

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave policy
• Childcare Allowance

ABOUT NEW SCIENTISTNew Scientist is a magazine for the insatiably curious. We ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. Since our publication was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia, Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have offices in the US and Australia.At a time when misinformation is an increasingly corrosive force, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what is going on in the world – or a greater need for inspiration through exceptional ideas.From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter.WORKING FOR NEW SCIENTISTNew Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.As an organisation, we strive for empathy, self-awareness, courage and integrity, collaboration, innovation and information seeking. All applications are reviewed in an anonymous nature and hiring managers are unable to see the personal information of applicants. This practice allows us to review skills and experience and removes bias from the recruitment process. We aim to create an inclusive environment, empowering employees and embracing diversity. We welcome all applications.

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Location

London

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:57:36 GMT

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