Community Magazine Editor

Rhuncovered; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional magazine seeks a dedicated Editor to lead impactful stories and engage with local communities. This role offers full autonomy and opportunities for growth within a vibrant team. The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of journalism experience, strong writing and editorial skills, as well as familiarity with both print and digital media. Enjoy benefits like a hybrid work model, 28 days holiday, and a dog-friendly office. This is a chance to transform editorial direction and connect with a wider audience.

Benefits

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Performance-based bonus potential

Dog-friendly office + free parking

Qualifications

• 3–5 years journalism/editorial experience, preferably in local/community.
• Comfort with print & digital platforms including CMS and social media.
• Local knowledge of Sussex/Surrey is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next chapter of the magazine with editorial leadership.
• Collaborate on annual and quarterly planning and business strategy.
• Engage with the community through writing and events.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing skills

Interviewing skills

Story-spotting

Community engagement

Job description

Join a trusted, popular regional magazine that’s been championing local neighbourhoods for 20 years. We’re real people creating real content for real communities - much loved by our loyal readership we connect people with reliable local information and relevant news. Just quality storytelling that connects 154,000 homes and supports 200+ local businesses every month.

Now we’re levelling up - fresh look, new content, bigger ideas - and we need an Editor ready to shape our next chapter. This position will play a pivotal role in the company and also contribute to annual /quarterly planning, business strategy and the commercial outcomes.

Why this role?

• Own it. You’re the editor — full autonomy, zero red tape.
• Make real impact. Your work hits doormats, inboxes, and events across seven communities.
• Every day’s different. Writing, planning, interviewing, collaborating, community events.
• Your expertise matters. Small team, big visibility, entrepreneurial leadership.
• Work-life balance. Hybrid working (1 WFH day), supportive culture, lots of trust.
• Grow with us. Training, upskilling, and opportunities to expand the role.

What you’ll bring

• 3–5 years journalism/editorial experience (local/community is a win)
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing and story-spotting skills
• Comfort with both print & digital (CMS, social, SEO basics)
• Local knowledge of Sussex/Surrey
• Ability to run your own deadlines, think ahead, and stay calm under pressure
• A people person who loves community stories and isn’t shy at events
• Commercial awareness (editorial that supports advertisers while keeping integrity)

Above all else you will bring buckets of energy and enthusiasm coupled with a can-do attitude and the ability to see through the ideas that you will bring.

Things you will like

• 28 days holiday incl. bank holidays
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Dog-friendly office + free parking

This is a genuine opportunity to make a real impact and transform the existing formula to one that will appeal to a wider audience and continue to serve our loyal fan base.

Interested in shaping the future of this popular publication? Sounds like you? We can’t wait to hear from you!

Contact [e-mail] to apply.