Description

Sub-Editor, Radio Times (up to £27,500 based on 4 day week)

Immediate is the special interest content and platform company. Our fast-growing, multi-platform media business is home to over 1,000 people across eight divisions. We own and operate some of the best-loved brands in the UK. And we only focus on special interest markets, engaging over 75million global passionate consumers each month, offering them world-class content and innovative new products and services. Immediate was named the UK’s Best Place to Work by Glassdoor in 2022.

About the role

Radio Times is one of the most familiar and trusted media brands in Britain. This reputation resides in large part in the high quality and depth of its printed TV and radio channel listings.

We are looking for a bright and ambitious Sub-Editor to join the magazine’s TV listings team. It is essential that applicants understand and respect the importance of accuracy, precise description, house style, good writing – and hitting tight deadlines. Candidates should also be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about TV and be familiar with anything from soaps’ plot lines and TV quiz formats to the latest big dramas and headline-making documentaries.

Our Sub-Editors are responsible for all aspects of our listings pages including;

• Writing programme billings and picture captions
• Proof-reading Indesign pages prepared for us by the Press Association
• Checking times/titles/billings against the broadcasters’ schedules

The role is part-time, working 4 days per week:

Tuesday 10am-6pm; Wednesday 10am-7pm; Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday 10am-2pm

(but note that from October to December, in the run-up to the Christmas issue, staff will need to work 5 days per week)

Requirements

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about TV and familiar with anything from soaps’ plot lines and TV quiz formats to the latest big dramas and headline-making documentaries
• Highly accurate with the ability to write precise description in Radio Times style
• Excellent communication skills, particularly written
• Experience in subbing TV listings is an advantage
• A keen eye for detail is essential
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Must be able to show a good understanding of our readers
• Ability to contribute ideas, communicate openly and positively with the team and external stakeholders
• Ability to juggle tasks and prioritise well
• Experience of In Design is essential
• Experience and knowledge of media law is desirable although training can be given

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars including Yoga, exercise, cooking classes and so much more!
• 25 Days holiday plus a day for your birthday and a company day
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive pension plans
• Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

We pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture. This encourages our people to thrive, and give their best whilst being supported, developed, and nurtured. As we care about our people, our environment, and the impact we make, we have an active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes, and clear sustainability strategies.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of all our values and leadership behaviours to ensure Immediate remains a place where everyone feels included and empowered;

We care

We succeed together

We enjoy the ride

We are bold

We never settle

We get on with it

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We will never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We are also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.