Deputy Editor, Lifestyle and Direct Response

APL Media is looking for an all-rounder who’s capable of working across print and online editorial content, and who’s great with branded and client content, too. You may currently be a senior editor or working in a role in an editorial team where you’re looking for a step up or a new challenge and are confident in your abilities to be able to work on new projects and support a team.

The role will require excellent creative ideas and editing skills and the ability to manage a project from start to finish. With experience of working with writers, clients and sales teams, you’ll be able to confidently deliver your project to deadline and be the conduit between different departments, including sales, editorial and production. You’ll also be working with marketing and events as necessary.

Supporting the lifestyle editor, you’ll be part of a team managing editorial and commercial content for a series of targeted lifestyle guides and online features that are published with various national newspapers or for specific clients. The position will also entail the management and maintenance of the products’ online and social presence. Content will range from health to education, travel and homes.

Managing, commissioning, writing, editing, overseeing flatplans, fact-checking and proofing will all be part of the role. You’ll work with original copy prior to layout and then on page in InDesign. Being able to use CMS and social media platforms is also a requirement. You may be expected to work on, and develop, other projects as required.

You’ll also be leading Living360.uk’s digital and social media strategy and spearheading its growth, as well as overseeing the newsletter.

You may be expected to work on, and develop, other projects as required.

• Oversee APL Media’s newspaper supplements, including distribution across the team and liaising with management.
• Serve as deputy editor of Living360, conceptualising and creating original articles, managing editorial, SEO planning and social media strategy, attending events, organising competitions, scheduling interviews and managing social accounts.

• Create and schedule bi-weekly newsletters, organise newsletter competitions, manage strategy and subscriber growth.
• Assist with planning and delivering commercial campaigns for Living360, liaising with the marketing and events teams.
• Deputise for the editor when they’re absent, updating weekly stats, scheduling content on Living360, managing upcoming events and overseeing the lifestyle team.
• Work across both digital and print content: editing, creating original copy and repurposing National Geographic Traveller (UK) content for newspaper travel guides.
• Contribute to a broad range of content on topics including health, education, travel, homes, finance, business and beauty.
• Ensure compliance of editorial content with ASA standards by assisting in liaising with external compliance support.
• Work closely with writers, sales teams, clients and other departments (sales, accounts, sub-editors, production, design) to ensure materials meet the project brief and company standards.
• Manage and maintain online presence and social media platforms.
• Commit to high standards across a broad range of print and online products.

• Adept in managing flatplans, fact-checking and proofing processes.
• Track record in supporting or leading SEO, social media and newsletter strategy.
• Proficient in InDesign, MS Office and WordPress.
• Experience with Google Search Console, Google Trends, and GA4.
• Basic experience with affiliate marketing tools.
• Excellent creative ideas, editing skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Strong people skills for effective liaison with clients, sales teams and freelance contributors.
• Strategic mindset to support editorial planning and digital growth initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a growing team environment.

• Hybrid working – three days a week in the office/two days working from home.
• Medicash healthcare plan, including discounted gym membership and mental health support.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunity for a charity day with a chosen cause.
• One week office closure over Christmas.
• Regular social events.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular training sessions.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. Location: Kentish Town, London

Company Overview: About APL Media APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Founded in 1997, it publishes National Geographic Traveller (UK), supported by a portfolio of brand extensions including bespoke guides, supplements, events and digital platforms. APL Media delivers impactful, audience-focused storytelling through custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy and industry-leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and the professional development initiative Step Up. Its trade publishing portfolio includes Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, while it also creates and supplies digital and print content for a number of national newspapers.

aplmedia.co.uk

Start date: ASAP. Deadline for applications: 22 September.

Hours: Full-time, 9am-5.30pm.

Job type: Permanent