Deputy Editor
Travel, Leisure & Education Division
Salary: £30,000pa
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
With 40 years in niche media and events, Yandell Publishing combines deep sector expertise with a modern, multi‑platform approach across magazines, websites, newsletters and live events. To ensure we continue to develop our trusted, go-to brands, we are looking for a talented deputy editor to primarily work across the company’s travel, tourism and education media.
If you love print and digital and boast a talent for writing and editing, read on… and do have a look at our company’s LinkedIn page to get an idea of who we are and who you would be working with.
About the titles
Group Leisure & Travel is the UK’s number one magazine for people who organise group trips and holidays. The monthly magazine’s website is the leading online resource for its sector, with regular content such as reviews, interviews, deep dive articles and more.
School Travel Organiser magazine is posted to thousands of teachers across the UK to give ideas and advice when it comes to school trips and learning outside the classroom. Its website also boasts an unrivalled presence in the sector.
The role
The editor and deputy editor form a dynamic team which is responsible for a portfolio of magazines, websites, newsletters and annual publications. The role is hands‑on and deadline‑driven, requiring strong editorial judgement, creative writing, excellent organisation and the confidence to take initiative in a busy publishing environment.
We’re looking for somebody who is a good creative thinker and uses their initiative to develop the success of the publications and brands. You’ll thrive here if you’re motivated by getting the job done properly, not just getting to the end of the day.
The role also involves attending awards ceremonies, events, launches and exhibitions.
This position is particularly suitable for an experienced journalist, reporter or writer looking to take a step up into a deputy editor role, or a current deputy editor or section editor seeking a new challenge.
To ensure we are at our creative best and communication is as effective as possible, most of our staff work from our HQ in Milton Keynes. This is an office-based position and we find that working together helps create the best team environment and enables more supportive mentoring and development.
Responsibilities include:
• Assist the editor throughout the publishing cycle of our magazines, directories and yearbooks, including the sourcing and writing of editorial content, meeting specified production and print deadlines, and dealing with databases and admin work.
• Daily upkeep of websites; keeping content relevant and working with the CMS to create dynamic and engaging content.
• Source and write stories and features that work across print and online. This can include conducting interviews with anyone from a group travel organiser to a teacher or a CEO.
• Using social media to promote stories, content and what we are doing, within company guidelines.
• Involvement in the reader awards of both magazines and the annual exhibition for travel organisers at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.
The ideal candidate will have / be:
• Fast, accurate and superb writing and editing skills with a proven ability in producing accurate, clean, engaging copy under pressure.
• Previously worked with content management systems for producing web content and the ability to demonstrate innovative ideas for online content.
• Experience managing email newsletters.
• The ability to balance commercial awareness with editorial integrity.
• Great subbing skills and a creative eye when it comes to design.
• Confident dealing with people and communicating via phone, email, online and in-person.
• Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines at once and making sound editorial decisions under pressure.
Who this role is not for…
This role won’t suit someone looking for a quiet pace or a narrow, task‑based position. It’s best suited to a deputy editor who enjoys being busy, loves variety and a small business environment, takes pride in their output and wants to be deeply involved in the success of their titles.
What we can offer you
• Join a friendly, welcoming group of people who produce brilliant media and events.
• Generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday.
• Benefit from a group life insurance scheme.
• Long service recognition and rewards (we have lots of long-serving staff which is surely a good sign!).
• On-the-job and external training opportunities to ensure you’re the best you can be at what you do.
Deputy Editor Application Form
We will only contact applicants who are successful in obtaining an interview and may close the position early if we find the right person.
Please include a covering letter as part of your application telling us why you’re the person we’re looking for (applications without covering letters will not be considered).
Also include your CV and examples of your editorial work (published articles etc).