Features Editor

Features Editor focuses on edit the bulk of our features content, and come up with a plan each month for distributing the rest of the editing to other senior members of the team.

What the role involves

• Edit the bulk of our features content, and come up with a plan each month for distributing the rest of the editing to other senior members of the team.
• Contribute ideas and content to the weekly digital schedule.
• Advise production/art/commercial of any changes.
• Ensure all writers are well briefed and copy robustly edited for accuracy and legality.
• Ensure the features section covers a breadth of sectors and determine which subjects should be covered, in which depth.
• Work with the production team and digital editor to optimise headlines for effectiveness.

Skills and requirements

• NCTJ qualification, or equivalent journalism training or experience.
• Ability to write, commission, edit and proof copy to a high standard.

Confirmed role details

• Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid), 1 year Maternity Cover.
• Now in its 136th year, it is the UK’s market leading B2B publication for the fashion industry, with unparalleled authority in the sector.
• 25 days of holiday per year (with the option to buy or sell).

Additional role context

• Build strong contacts and relationships with key industry names across different sectors.
• Take the editorial lead on the Drapers Independents Awards. Managing categories, criteria, shortlisting and judging day.