Our Team:
Our content commerce team is at the heart of Bauer’s digital strategy in the UK. You'll be joining at an exciting time, where our affiliate editorial team produces diverse content that aligns with current SEO guidelines and business goals.
We celebrate both team collaboration and individual excellence within our motivated, fun-loving, and open-hearted culture. We offer ongoing training and the opportunity to thrive in a successful multinational business that values inclusivity and diverse perspectives.
The Focus of the Role:
We are looking for a Deputy Editor to join our content commerce team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating and curating ideas and content, focusing on reaching targets for reach and commerce content. You will be an expert and ambassador in cutting-edge website practices, effectively communicating with SEO teams and developers, and translating this for a non-technical team of writers.
You'll work closely with the Content Commerce Editor to deliver daily web content and manage the team and website in their absence. Growing the content commerce business in home and lifestyle and managing a team is crucial. You will stay updated on the latest in home and lifestyle trends and consumer needs, from new appliances and beauty trends to furniture and home décor.
This is a fixed-term contract based in Peterborough , with a hybrid work arrangement of two days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Utilising your journalistic and industry experience, you will help the Commercial Content Editor to manage and develop members of the digital editorial team, including setting and monitoring team KPIs, attending regular 121 meetings and mentoring junior writers
Managing the day-to-day running of the website and team in the Commercial Content Editor’s absence
Supporting the editor with creating, planning and implementing the content strategy, drawing on expertise from around the business to ensure the subjects we cover are relevant and topical
Assisting the editor in managing freelance staff and contributors.
Creating and optimising high-quality and helpful home and lifestyle content that precisely meets the needs of our audience
Researching, planning and writing comprehensive product tests and buying guides according to editorial guidelines and in line with current SEO standards. This will include more complex and research-intensive topics and formats
Creating accompanying photographic material to provide our users with the best offers tailored to their needs
Customising content for various digital platforms, including email, considering the unique requirements and best practices for each
Attending relevant press events and product launches and supporting sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday
Working in close collaboration with the wider editorial team, audience development and SEO management
What You’ll Bring:
Inclusivity and Passion: A passion for creating inclusive home and lifestyle content that serves a diverse audience.
Market Insight: Knowledge of current home and lifestyle trends and consumer interests.
Content Expertise: Ability to craft engaging, accessible content on complex topics.
SEO Proficiency: Advanced understanding of SEO to ensure content ranks well.
Writing Experience: Extensive background in writing news articles, features, product tests, and reviews.
KPI Knowledge: Familiarity with content KPIs to evaluate performance.
Leadership Skills: Experience in people management with a collaborative mindset.
Data Fluency: Strong analytical skills to drive and improve content performance.
Communication: Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Photography Skills: Able to create clear and well-presented photography to support articles and appear in content if needed.
Self-Motivation: Excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills with a hands-on approach.
Editorial Training: Completed senior editorial training, a traineeship, or a comparable qualification (desirable).
Closing Date: Sunday 21st July
Package Description
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
• Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
• Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
• Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
• Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
• Discounted high street vouchers
