Job description

About the role

Bring your editorial expertise and your passion for the creative industry to the world’s best selling creative magazine brand, Computer Arts.

As Editor you’ll be the figurehead for the magazine and will be ultimately responsible for ensuring a top quality and innovative magazine, as well as managing and developing your editorial team. As Editor, you’ll work closely with the Publisher to develop and deliver the long term publishing strategy, continue the development of Computer Arts and grow magazine circulation. You will also work closely with the Editor of the sister title Computer Arts Projects. Using your creative and editorial skills, you will plan the editorial structure and content of each issue, commission freelancers and pass copy, proofs and layouts for publication.

About You

To secure this fantastic opportunity you will have strong editorial skills, drive and creative flair combined with excellent magazine craft skills. With experience as an Editor or Deputy Editor of a newsstand magazine, you’ll also have a good understanding of the digital creative industry.

You will be keen to take on a new role where you can move Computer Arts forward and maintain the high quality content of the magazine.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, 28 days holiday per year, and comprehensive training programmes, this role offers you the opportunity to work on the world’s best selling creative magazine brand in a small and experienced team.

About Us

Future is an international special-interest media company creating over 180 publications, websites and events, with strong portfolios in the technology, games, music, automotive and sports sectors.

Computer Arts is the market-leading magazine for digital artists and professional designers. The magazine focuses on computer based visual arts work with a strong line-up of tutorials every issue; along with hardware and software reviews, creative tips and technical advice, professional development features and coverage of the creative industry.


How to apply

To apply please visit www.futurenet.com/jobs

To assist us in our initial selection you will need to upload your CV, covering letter and confirm your salary requirements for the role.

As part of your application please also supply a five-point plan of your vision for the magazine, including any improvements you would make to the current blend of editorial and details of the audience you would target.