Freelance Sub-Editors

The Spectator is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious magazines. Renowned for its incisive commentary, engaging features and thought-provoking opinions on politics, culture and current affairs, The Spectator has a proud history of fostering great journalism — and is now building on that legacy with new products, expanded digital coverage and innovative ways to engage and grow our audience around the world.

We are looking for freelance sub-editors to work across its British and US editions, including newsletters and production.

Applicants will be experienced sub-editors who have worked at a national newspaper or for a digital publisher for at least five years. You must be able to edit and check copy, write headlines to a very high standard and have a good working knowledge of InDesign. 

Responsibilities

• Sub-edit copy and write headlines and furniture to a high standard in line with The Spectator’s style guide
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Work across all The Spectator’s platforms, when additional resources are required

• Strong sub-editor who can work across digital and print platforms with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard
• At least five years’ experience as a sub-editor on a national newspaper or news website, with an interest in current affairs and politics
• Excellent knowledge of InDesign
• A good understanding of media law and industry regulations  

N/A as a freelance role