We’re currently looking for a creative and enthusiastic sub editor. This person will be part of a friendly and hard-working team that produces catalogues, newsletters and a craft magazine on a regular basis.

Daily duties will include:

Checking copy for spelling, grammatical and factual errors
Editing and rewriting text
Proofing pages in InDesign
Maintaining the company’s editorial style guide
Meeting tight deadlines

Key requirements

Essential

A keen eye for detail
Good knowledge of the English Language
Decent writing skills and a flair for producing compelling copy
Magazine publishing experience (minimum of 1 year)
Basic knowledge of InDesign
Positive and hard-working attitude
A creative thinker and excellent communicator
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desired

Interest in craft
Media law training

Reporting to: Publications Manager
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week / Mon – Fri with occasional evening and/or weekend work
Salary guide: Dependent on skills/experience

How to apply

Submit a CV, covering letter and two samples of work to
hr@docrafts.com

About us

docrafts was founded in 1997 by industry leading entrepreneurs and has now become one of Europe’s leading craft suppliers across independent specialists, national retails, TV shopping channels and multiple overseas territories. With exclusive house brands and licensed products featuring in the self published
Creativity magazine, docrafts leads the way in technique led project ideas and inspiration. Whilst specialising in papercraft, docrafts also supplies kid’s craft, digital, jewellery, soft craft and cake decorating products.