Look, News Editor

NEWS EDITOR

LOOK

Britain’s biggest selling fashion weekly is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced News Editor. This is an amazing opportunity to head up and be responsible for Look’s celebrity content, including the cover story, while running a busy and talented news team. Think you’re up for the challenge?

Requirements of the candidate

Manage an enthusiastic and talented team of writers and freelancers.
LondonSpin strong, must read coverlines and headlines.
Compile an extensive news list each morning and hold a news conference, which will be attended by senior department heads.
Have a bursting contacts book, both UK and US based.
Have the ability to edit copy quickly and to the highest standard while meeting strict deadlines.
You must be able to write across all media platforms i.e look.co.uk
Have a strong visual eye.
Be able to ensure the absolute legality and commercial acceptability of all news editorial content.
And at last but no means least, you need to be absolutely mad about all things celebrity


You will already be or have been a news/showbiz/celebrity editor or a deputy news editor on a weekly celebrity / fashion magazine.

Please send your CV, along with a critique of Look’s news section in the current issue to the HR resourcing team at recruitment@ipcmedia.com

Closing date: 17th May 2011