Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete delivery of exceptionally high-quality publications, ensuring compliance with print schedules and budgets.

• Keep detailed content flatplans prepared at least three issues in advance.

• Arrange photography and features up to a year in advance.

• Steer the editorial direction, aesthetics, and tone for 13 UK editions, 6 North American editions, standalone bookazines, and special supplements.

• Foster productive cross-departmental relationships.

• Collaborate with the commercial team to assist with client pitches and innovative content solutions.

• Work in conjunction with the dedicated digital content team to exchange knowledge and enhance content reach.

• Lead a committed, high-performing editorial team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in a senior editorial position (Editor, Deputy Editor, or Section Editor) within print publishing.

• Ideally an established gardening journalist with horticultural qualifications; candidates from related lifestyle fields (e.g., Interiors) with proven horticultural expertise may also be considered.

• Strong passion for gardening and aesthetically pleasing gardens.

• Well-connected in the gardening industry with established relationships with respected writers, experts, and photographers.

• Significant experience in preparing print titles for press.

• Highly skilled in InDesign.

• Comfortable navigating and working with CMS platforms as required.

• Proficient in managing editorial budgets and resource distribution effectively.

• Extremely organized, decisive, and composed under pressure.

• Excellent diplomacy, leadership, and communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities.