At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.

The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.

We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our communities.

Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.

We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.

Why join us now?

DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.

Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.

The Opportunity

DC Thomson’s magazine brands are undergoing a period of transformation, adopting new ways of working across a new department-wide structure. As part of this transformation, DC Thomson is looking for a Features Editor to play an important role in the magazines team driving the evolution of our brands.

Reporting into the Head of Features & Specials, the Features Editor will work closely with the wider magazines leadership team to implement the new operating structure for all magazine brands. Leading a team of Features Journalists and a Features Specialist, the Features Editor will drive content strategies and oversee their implementation processes.

They will ensure overall tone and brand guidelines are adhered to and that a cohesive vision exists across the team, acting as a key element of quality editorial control across publishing outputs.

What will you be doing as Features Editor?

• Working closely with Editorial Directors and Head of Features & Specials to devise innovative long-term strategies for the future editorial direction of our magazine brands, plus additional printed products and growth projects.
• Actively developing and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the relevant subject(s) aligned to the reader needs and trends.
• Creating and overseeing content that is vibrant, imaginative and fit for purpose while conforming to the highest editorial standards and deadlines set.
• Working across several of our key pillars including fashion & beauty, health & fitness, travel, celebrity and general features.
• Overseeing the content creation process from writing through editing and publishing.
• Working as part of an editorial team that can respond to business as usual needs, showing a flexibility to take on projects as requested by the Head of Features & Specials.
• Connecting with external partners, freelancers or agencies as and when required, ensuring expectations and briefs are communicated clearly.
• Contributing content to social media channels, maximising the use of Facebook, Twitter etc. to drive traffic to the sites and build engaged digital communities.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Features Journalists team to meet brand owner expectations.
• Leading regular feature meetings where the Features & Specials team generates new ideas and topics for articles ensuring a continual flow of relevant ideas for action.
• Working with Digital Content Editors ensuring shared knowledge of online requirements and identifying training needs.
• Understanding asset libraries and archiving practices that enable content reuse and repurposing within existing brands and that can facilitate new products.

What we are looking for

• Proven track record of editorial experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience of managing, leading and motivating a team is preferable.
• Creative and innovative approach to content.
• Resilient, self-motivated, resourceful.
• SEO and social media experience.
• An ability to interpret instructions, prioritise tasks and work to strict deadlines and style guides.
• In depth knowledge of competitors and market trends.
• An understanding of media law and industry ethical guidelines.

What to expect from the recruitment experience.

As we move through the recruitment process, we want to get to know you, as well as help you understand the team, where we are going and how you can play a part in our future a little better.

Following an initial screening process, if you are selected to move to interview, we will introduce you to the hiring panel over email and make sure you’re clear on the outcomes of your time with them, as well as timelines for hearing any next steps.

We will also share any helpful feedback we can with you, so whether it’s the right role or not this time around, we can help each other grow.

To make sure you are supported to be at your best through the process, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application or make adjustments along the way.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from our Dundee or Glasgow Offices. The role presents the opportunity for hybrid working that must include regular office attendance. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.