Prospect is Britain’s leading monthly current affairs and culture magazine and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Established in 1995 as the home for intelligent debate and long-form journalism, the magazine is edited today by Philip Collins.
Deputy Editor (Maternity Cover)
Reports to: Editor
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hybrid (Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote)
Preferred start date: 7th September
Duration: Approximately 10 months
About Prospect
Prospect is the UK’s outstanding monthly current affairs title—a home for fine writing, robust debate and considered reflection on the biggest issues of our time. Edited by Philip Collins, an acclaimed journalist, author and former chief speechwriter to Tony Blair, it is published in print ten times a year—including a bumper issue in both the winter and the summer—and boasts a lively website, app and suite of newsletters with timely contributions from Prospect’s family of world-class writers.
Prospect has always been politically independent, with no party-political affiliation or agenda. It is owned and supported by the Resolution Group as part of its not-for-profit, public interest activities.
Role overview
Prospect is seeking an experienced and highly organised Deputy Editor to join the team under a maternity cover contract. The Deputy Editor has oversight across Prospect’s print and digital journalism. They will work closely with the Editor and the wider team to shape the magazine’s editorial direction and strategy, as well as being deeply involved in the day-to-day production of Prospect’s journalism.
The successful candidate will commission and edit articles for Prospect’s monthly print magazine and for online, manage workflows and production, and ensure the highest standards are maintained in their own work and across the team. This is a fixed-term contract maternity cover role with a competitive salary.
Key responsibilities
- Commission and edit for print and online
- Coordinate commissions across the team
- Ensure timely and effective publication of articles
- Manage editorial resources and priorities
- Maintain the highest editorial standards
- Shape Prospect’s editorial strategy and direction
- Line-manage several colleagues
Qualifications and skills
- Significant experience in commissioning and editing long-form and argument-driven journalism
- Plenty of ideas, and a rich contact book
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience managing competing timelines/deadlines
- A strong understanding of both digital and print publishing
- Knowledge of content management systems (such as Glide) and digital publishing tools (such as Adobe InCopy) are desirable
To apply, email peter.williams@prospectmagazine.co.uk with a CV and a cover letter.
Deadline for applications: Monday 29th June, 18:00
Work experience/editorial fellowships
Prospect now works with charities and foundations to provide internships and fellowships to those from backgrounds underrepresented in journalism. Information about these schemes will be posted here and on our social media accounts when they are open for applications.
Applications to the work experience programme are currently closed, but details of how to apply will appear on this page when they reopen. The magazine offers rolling two-week placements, during which successful applicants will attend meetings, contribute ideas and learn more about how a modern media organisation works. The placements are based at our Westminster offices and expenses-paid.
