Sub-Editor

Location: London England GB

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

Sub-Editor (up to £29,000 per annum)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. 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’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role  

About the role We are looking for a digital-first, SEO-savvy Sub-Editor to join our exciting and innovative digital editorial business to oversee the publication of content across all sections of RadioTimes.com. RadioTimes.com is Britain’s foremost TV and entertainment website offering the best TV recommendations, news, features, interviews, tech guides and companion journalism to tens of millions of users each month. This role, which reports to the Production Editor, will be responsible for checking and publishing content live to the public on RadioTimes.com, escalating necessary checks to senior editorial staff and liaising with our journalists, editors, commerce teams and audience development.

As a Sub-Editor you will;

• Publish content on RadioTimes.com live to our audience
• Ensure all content is free from errors of fact, spelling and grammar
• Publish content that has been optimised for SEO, including headlines, metadata and links
• Make necessary checks and changes to articles to ensure that all output fits brand, legal and SEO standards
• Ensure specific content tagging systems and procedures have been correctly applied to all published content
• Publish content to RadioTimes.com’s social media platforms in a timely and accurate manner

Requirements

Necessary to the role will be an exceptional attention to detail, a great understanding of current SEO best-practices, a comprehensive understanding of defamation and media law, an ability to work at a fast pace while upholding high standards and a good understanding of RadioTimes.com’s style, tone and values.

• Experience of working in an editing or production role on a reputable digital publication
• Impeccable attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and fact-checking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced publishing environment without sacrificing quality
• Experience of working with affiliate links and optimising editorial content for commerce
• Excellent understanding of media and defamation law
• Understanding of latest SEO best-practice for publishing online content
• Keen interest in TV, film and entertainment
• Experience of publishing content on social media platforms

Benefits

• 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
• Claim back everyday health care cost with Medicash our Health Cash back plan
• Lease an Electric vehicle through our EV salary sacrifice scheme
• 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, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. 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 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 you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.