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Deputy Editor

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Posted 10/22/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in editorial decision-making and content management for children's magazines, with a strong focus on the Pokémon brand and gaming. Capable of fostering collaboration among teams while ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and market trends.

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Editorial Decision-MakingContent ManagementFirst-Class Writing SkillsKnowledge of Children's Media MarketClear Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Organise and make decisions on the direction of content across magazines and potential digital content
  • Primarily work on the official Pokémon magazine and MEGA, while overseeing Minecraft and some LEGO titles
  • Make editorial decisions alongside the editor and autonomously in the editor’s absence
  • Help implement the editorial focus, content and material of the magazines
  • Manage staff and liaise with internal and external departments
  • Help promote the development and profitability of the magazines within the marketplace
  • Ensure the editorial vision of magazines and covermounts is maintained
  • Stay on top of Pokémon brand and general gaming developments
  • Collaborate with editorial, art and production teams to meet deadlines
  • Manage staff and freelancers and support writers in producing creative content
  • Originate and generate new ideas for each magazine and brand
  • Ensure content is on-brand, on deadline and compliant with brand guidelines
  • Monitor trends and popularity among 7–11-year-olds
  • Flatplan issues with the editor
  • Manage and motivate staff alongside the editor
  • Monitor market developments and digital opportunities
  • Maintain specialist knowledge and contact rights owners
  • Manage enquiries and complaints
  • Attend internal and external meetings, promotions and exhibitions, occasionally outside normal working hours
  • Become familiar with the production process from start to finish

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • An in-depth knowledge of the Pokémon brand and gaming
  • Evidence of first-class writing skills, for both print and digital content
  • Clear and accurate communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Organisation and time-management skills
  • Ability to prioritise work according to tight deadlines
  • Experience on a children’s magazine/brand is preferrable
  • Ability to foster a positive working environment, taking all stakeholders into account
  • Ability to create new contacts and find relevant sources to help with features/projects
  • A willingness/flexibility to learn new skills, often utilising AI, to move with the times and create content for whichever platform that our audience would like
  • Knowledge of the children’s media market in all its forms: film, TV, gaming, apps
  • Knowledge of media law is preferable
  • Understanding of picture copyright issues would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
  • Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
  • 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
  • Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
  • A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
  • Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
  • Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
  • A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
  • Comprehensive well-being programs
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion network
  • Clear sustainability strategies

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Hard Skills
Content CreationEditorial Focus ImplementationMarket Trend MonitoringFlatplan Issues ManagementPicture Copyright Understanding
Soft Skills
Organisation SkillsTime-Management SkillsPositive Working Environment FosteringFlexibility to Learn New SkillsStakeholder Consideration
Industry Keywords
Pokémon Brand KnowledgeChildren's Magazine ExperienceMedia Law KnowledgeGaming DevelopmentsDigital Content Management