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Summary of role:

The Deputy Editor is the operational heartbeat of the publication. Working directly alongside the Editor-in-Chief, you will bridge the gap between creative vision and strict print production schedules. This role requires a meticulous editor, an organized project manager, and a passionate hobbyist who can manage freelance relationships, oversee page budgets, and ensure that every article meets the highest standard of clarity, tone, and hobby accuracy.

Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Expectations:

• Editorial Pipeline Management: Create, maintain, and enforce the monthly flatplan and production schedule. Ensure all internal writers and external freelancers hit copy deadlines.
• Sub-Editing & Proofreading: Line-edit all incoming features, columns, and reviews. Correct grammar, syntax, and style while preserving the writer’s voice and ensuring strict factual accuracy regarding wargaming rules and lore.
• Freelancer & Talent Liaison: Commission articles from external community figures, industry experts, and influencers. Manage contracts, process invoices, and deliver clear creative briefs.
• Flatplan Coordination: Work closely with the Graphic Designer to map out the physical layout of the magazine, balancing editorial content, photography spreads, and advertising spaces.
• Cross-Group Integration: Coordinate with OnTableTop and Warcradle Studios to align magazine features with wider group media campaigns, product launches, and video content schedules.

A Typical Day Includes:

• Kickstarting the morning with a production status check with the Graphic Designer.
• Sub-editing a deep-dive lore feature for Dystopian Wars.
• Reviewing incoming pitches from freelance writers and sending out assignment briefs.
• Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief on the flatplan for the upcoming issue.

Performance Measures (KPIs):

• On-Time Print Delivery: 100% adherence to printer deadlines and shipping schedules.
• Content Accuracy: Zero critical factual or typographical errors post-publication.
• Budget Management: Managing freelance commissions within the allocated monthly freelance budget.

Requirements & Technical Skills:

• Experience: Significant experience in editorial roles within print publishing or high-volume digital media (tabletop gaming, geek culture, or hobby journalism preferred).
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign (specifically for editorial review and tracking changes) and workflow management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com).
• Industry Knowledge: Deep, multi-system knowledge of the wargaming and tabletop hobby landscape.
• Core Skills: Exceptional copy editing, proofreading, and structural editing skills; ability to give constructive, clear feedback to creatives.

Pay: £40,170.62 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Work Location: In person