Fiction Editor
Fiction Editor
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Job Description
ABOUT DC THOMSON
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purposeto make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Deeply rooted in our communities we are investing in data technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
Weve changed the way we work to create a flexible collaborative learningled culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create awardwinning content and cultural moments that engage audiences to be part of our communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Job Title: Fiction Editor
- Reports to: Editor My Weekly
- Location: Dundee/Aberdeen/Glasgow/Edinburgh/London
- Ways of Working: Hybrid (This role is predominantly homebased. Your contractual office will be the DC Thomson office closest to your home address. Occasional office attendance may be required for team gatherings collaboration key meetings and company events.)
How youll play a part:
Reporting to the Editor My Weekly the Fiction Editor will primarily oversee all fiction and book content across the My Weekly brand. As part of this role you will commission quality fiction for publication through continual development of relationships with our existing authors and work with publishers of commercial fiction to source exclusive stories from both highprofile authors and debut authors.
You will be expected to contribute feature ideas and write general features for My Weekly magazine brand extensions and bookazines.
What youll deliver:
- Prioritising all brand fiction needs across our print titles and digital platforms
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with editorial and design teams and with external contributors
- Ensuring regular and appropriate supply of all fiction material within required deadlines and schedules
- Creating a detailed plan for fiction across print and digital publications ensuring all content is of the required standards and that a balanced content range is achieved for each issue
- Ensuring required contractual rights are secured for all published fiction
- Managing resources and working to budgets agreed with the Editor
- Leading discussions with third parties interested in licensing and syndication opportunities around the brand
- Producing maintaining and communicating fiction guidelines to ensure all contributions meet and reflect brand values for our titles
- Investigating alternative fiction buying opportunities which fit with brand values
- Reviewing publishing trends and keeping up to date with latest brand research responding where appropriate
- Identifying opportunities and contributing ideas to grow the brands through new products and innovations
Requirements
What youll bring:
- Experience: Demonstrable experience of previous fiction related publishing experience strong storytelling skills and knowledge of copyright law is desirable
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style for audience and stakeholders
- Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members as well as building relationships with fiction contributors
- Resource management: Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and managing budgets with high level or organisation
- Social media: Has acquired SEO and social media experience and awareness
To apply for this role please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Benefits
This is a fulltime permanent position working 35 hours per week. We offer a blend of home and office working. We are flexible on the DC Thomson office base/location for this role. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday health cash plan gym discount excellent pension a competitive salary and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equalopportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion gender sexual orientation age marital status disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application please email
For further information please visit date for applications: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 17:00hrs
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
