Fashion Editor - 6 Month Maternity Cover

Role Overview

The fashion editor is an integral role in The Telegraph's award-winning fashion team, responsible for writing original pieces across the publication's digital portfolio, always with an eye on driving engagement. 

They will not only be full of brilliant ideas but be able to think about clever and innovative ways to promote The Telegraph's content across digital and social channels, creating communities which are engaged and excited by The Telegraph's fashion coverage. 

The editor will have a sharp sense of the trends, people and talking points which are perfect for The Telegraph's readers whilst also thinking about appealing to new audiences and writing sparkling copy at speed.

They will also be expected to attend news conference, edit columnists and freelancers, interact with readers at events and be an enthusiastic presence as part of the UK's leading newspaper fashion team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideas and writing for digital, magazine and print.  
• Promoting all The Telegraph's fashion content via social media and newsletters, always with an eye on new and innovative ways to do this, including creating groups and working with influencers. 
• An obsessive approach to analytics, using learnings to inform future ideas and meet targets. 
• Working closely with the Head of Fashion
• Assisting with forward planning and editing across all publications
• Deputising for the Fashion news and features director when necessary

Key Skills

• Proven experience writing on this specialist area in a national publication or magazine
• Must have relevant experience of digital publishing platforms (including content management systems) and social media. 
• Must have a sound knowledge of key fashion events and news, with a network of contacts across designers, brands, writers and influencers.         
• Confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally. 
• Highly organised, enthusiastic and diligent.     

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• Solid understanding of how to build a digital audience and produce SEO-friendly content.

Benefit

sThe nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance

.Training and developmen

tWith support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career

.Our commitment to inclusio

nAt Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief

.We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware

.To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website