Sub-Editor
Sub-Editor – Radio Times (up to £29,000)
At Immediate, we’re home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and Gardeners World. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.
We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We help inspire them; deepening their knowledge, skills and fuelling their passions, to enjoy more of what life has to offer.
Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor, or indoor, spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation with loved ones – we help bring our audiences joy!
About the role
We’re looking for a sub-editor to work on Radio Times magazine, radiotimes.com and the RT app. You should be passionate about Radio Times, television, radio and the media in general. You will be motivated and able to remain calm while working to a rigorous and fast-paced schedule across our website, app and magazine.
As a Sub-Editor you will;- Support the subbing team in all areas, from subbing features and choices pages to uploading daily TV highlights to the website and to the app whilst ensuring that all copy you are given to work on meets the highest standards and conforms to house style – while meeting deadlines.
- Work on reader offers, digital projects, supplements and other added-value pages in the magazine.
- Liaise regularly with each department – the art and picture desks; the commissioning editors and forward planning department; listings and the radio desk; the TV editor and her team; the web and app teams.
- Write imaginative headlines, sells and captions appropriate to each piece you work on, especially with reference to SEO, bearing in mind the subject of the feature and what RT readers expect, be it on the website, app or magazine.
- Check copy for grammar and spelling, factual accuracy, legal issues, pitch/tone, sense and house style and maintain the highest standards. You will also be required to cut copy to length, while retaining all the key points and maintaining the writer’s voice.
- Work closely with every department while ensuring the highest possible standards across online and in print. You will strive to achieve and maintain those standards and establish close working relations with everyone on the website, app and magazine.
- Establish close working relations with everyone on the website, app and magazine. By doing this you will become a valuable member of the subs’ desk and of Radio Times as a whole.
- A passion for sub-editing and a genuine interest in pursuing a career within production-editing.
- Excellent sub-editing, proof-reading, grammar skills.
- Excellent InDesign skills are essential.
- Knowledge of writing SEO headlines.
- Competence in creating, shaping and styling copy and activities to strict deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise and work using initiative to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to contribute ideas, communicate and help create a productive team environment.
- A familiarity with the production process from start to finish.
- Knowledge of basic magazine law. Completion of a media law course is desirable.
- An appreciation of the brand and editorial values.
- A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
- Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
- 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
- Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
- A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
- Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
- Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
- A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.
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’ll 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’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.
Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.