Deputy Editor, Construction Manager magazine
To work with the editor to compile Construction Manager, a monthly magazine for 31,000 members of the Chartered Institute of Building and its website, which covers the industry’s news agenda with authority and insight.
The post will involve writing and sourcing compelling news for web and print, and writing in-depth feature articles for the magazine, ranging from profiles to investigative reporting to more technical articles on new construction technologies.
Candidates should be able to work to the high editorial standards Construction Manager is known for, and be able to quickly grasp issues in a fast-moving world. Developing a strong sense of their audience and building up good contacts within the industry is a must.
As the Deputy Editor your key responsibilities will include:
Working with the editor to generate ideas, plan, write and commission copy for the print magazine, published 10 times a year
Researching and writing feature articles for the print magazine from initial idea to finished copy
Taking responsibility for sections of the magazine
From time to time, editing the twice-weekly e-newsletter
Help to build the title’s social media profile, by posting on Twitter, LinkedIn etc
Act as ambassador for the title, attending relevant events
Building and maintaining relationships with key staff at the CIOB
During the magazine’s production phase, liaising closely with the designer and production editor on lay-outs, standfirsts, captions etc
Liaising with advertising department on any joint projects, such as sponsored Round Tables
Working effectively with other departments to ensure good working relationships are maintained
Help to formulate new business ideas based on technical and market knowledge
Any other duties, as reasonably requested
As the Deputy Editor your skills and experience will ideally include:
Must have good understanding of magazine editorial process and accurate and clear writing and editing style. Experience of the construction industry, or a sector with similar characteristics, is preferred.
Previous experience of taking responsibility for a section of a print title
Experience of online publishing would be desirable
Proven ability to act independently, take editorial decisions and manage priorities
Ability to deal with day-to-day operational problems and react flexibly
Analytical thinker, able to extract key principles from complex materials.
How to apply
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to stephen@atompublishing.co.uk