Wanderlust, Deputy Editor

Wanderlust Travel Media is looking for an experienced, organised and hard-working deputy editor to join our team and help take the Wanderlust brand forward.

As number two to editor-in-chief (and co-founder) Lyn Hughes, this is a senior and very hands-on role. With growth across all our channels, and a number of new initiatives planned, this is an exciting time to take on this new position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deputy to editor-in-chief across all Wanderlust’s content channels
• Day to day supervision and mentoring of content team, ensuring effective cross-channel working
• Working with our commercial, digital and managing editors to ensure all content is delivered on time and on budget, and to our quality standards
• Working closely with the editor-in-chief on content planning and commissioning
• Oversee editorially-led specials, eg bookazines and supplements
• Flatplanning of print issues, liaising with other stakeholders
• Commissioning 360 degree content from agreed freelancers
• Deputise for editor-in-chief at industry meetings, events, conferences, talks and interviews
• Development of new projects with the wider team.

Attributes

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior editorial position on a consumer title
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage several projects at once
• Unflappable under pressure
• Good understanding of cross-platform approach to content
• A perfectionist with a meticulous eye for detail
• Ability to think on feet and react quickly to changing demands and new opportunities
• Strong experience in editing and commissioning, ideally across channels
• Understanding of trends in media and travel

How to apply:

Please complete the application form below to send the following: 

• CV, covering letter and current salary
• Provide us with a brief analysis of who the Wanderlust audience is and how Wanderlust differs from other consumer travel media
• 3-5 cross-channel ideas for content to run in 2020

Note:

This is a full time office-based role, working in our London office (next to Edgware Road station). 

Applications without the completed tasks will not be considered.