The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.

The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an opportunity for a talented, multi-skilled Deputy Production Editor to work on a well-established title who is highly proficient working across print and web and would be confident supervising a busy, fast-moving production desk. As Deputy Production Editor, you will be reporting to The Stage's Production Manager. The role will require accuracy under pressure and a passion for the theatre.

In Short

Contribute to editorial production, following quality, house style and speed of delivery requirements
Oversee the production schedule in the absence of the production manager
Supervise relevant production team members when required
Assume responsibility for tasks requiring greater input on design/layout
Create/develop page templates as required
Sub and post copy to the website using the company’s web publishing platform
Sub and lay out pages for weekly paper using Adobe InDesign
Assist with training and offer support to other members of the department
Create and publish eye-catching social media posts
Ensure smooth delivery of weekly print deadlines and daily online deadlines as necessary

Requirements

First-class copy-subbing, proofreading and layout skills
Excellent working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
Extensive experience of web publishing platforms
Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills
Social-media savvy, able to craft eye-catching posts and tweets
Proven experience of meeting production deadlines
Strong working knowledge of SEO
Journalism qualification including media law
Proven experience as a senior sub-editor
Experience of line management or being accountable for team members (highly desirable)

Benefits

Normal working hours are 9am - 5pm or 9.30am - 5.30pm
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at our office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.