Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and organised Junior Lifestyle Content Manager to join our editorial team and support the creation and coordination of engaging lifestyle content across the Living and Life magazine brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in publishing while working across two national titles in a remote-first environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in commissioning lifestyle feature articles from freelance writers.
• Coordinate the content pipeline to ensure the timely delivery of articles and assets.
• Support editing and proofreading of commissioned content to meet brand guidelines.
• Liaise with internal editorial, design, and production teams to ensure a smooth content flow.
• Research and identify new freelance talent and third-party content sources.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioned content, invoices, and budgets.
• Use insights and data to support future content planning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Some proven experience in a content, administrative, or publishing support role is desirable.
• A strong interest porin magazine lifestyle content (e.g., food, fashion, homes, events, people).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with editorial calendars and content management systems is a plus.
• Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.

Benefits

• Remote-first working arrangements
• Contributory Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus 50 towards new glasses.
• Annual Volunteer - Charity Day
• Staff referral scheme

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.
About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.