Attitude is seeking a new Deputy Editor

Deputy Editor, Attitude MagazineFull TimeSalary on applicationTHE ROLE

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to join the UK’s best-selling gay magazine.

This is a high profile role on an exciting title, working with a small team of full time editorial staff and freelancers. Attitude is a single masthead publisher; a small team producing content over several platforms with strict deadlines, limited resources and tight editorial budgets.

This position reports to the Editor.

ATTITUDE

Attitude is the leading gay men’s lifestyle and fashion magazine, distributed in the UK. Established nearly 21 years ago, Attitude is recognised as one of the leading global gay media brands.

As well as being a long-established in print, the magazine is at the forefront of digital tablet editions with a superior custom-designed app.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Editor to manage the magazine’s editorial content across print and digital in a four-weekly cycle
• Working with the Editor and Associate Editor to ensure all features and commissions are within budgets
• Securing celebrity and exclusive interviews, photo shoots and content
• Booking and managing photo shoots, writers and other freelancers within budgets and deadlines
• Ensuring that the title represents the most interesting gay and gay-friendly voices in the UK, and is representative of the gay population
• Working with the commercial team at all times to ensure that revenue streams, sponsorship opportunities and advertising incomes are exploited and delivered across all platforms including events
• Representing Attitude and being the face of the brand within the wider media industry and exploring PR opportunities for the brand
• Working with the team for accounts, HR, support and marketing
• Providing cover for the Editor in all areas when required
• Providing content when required for attitude.co.uk

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years working on a national magazine
• Be able to demonstrate compassion and an understanding of the needs, challenges and desires of the modern gay man and Attitude’s target reader
• Have a keen interest in politics and gay issues
• Be able to converse and write about popular culture, fashion, style, music, TV and film
• Have strong contacts with photographers, celebrity agent and writers
• Experience of managing photo shoots
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work with the commercial teams to deliver a profitable title
• Experience of a fast paced, deadline driven magazine environment
• Understanding of print media, mobile app publications and online editorial
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Be confident within a media PR role for the brand including broadcast, print and online
• Be able to work well in a team environment
• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Be able to manage strict deadlines and budgetary pressures

 

To apply please send your CV to mike.buckley@attitude.co.uk. Closing date for entries is Friday, 9th January 2015.