Operations Editor

Job Title: Operations EditorSalary: Up to £32,000 full-time equivalent (£19,200 pro rata)Dept: Homes & AntiquesWorking hours: Part time, 3 days per weekCompany descriptionOur Media is a leading special-interest content business, based in the buzzing, creative city of Bristol. We're home to market-leading brands in craft, cycling, science and nature, homes and music.We help our audiences pursue their passions through highly trusted, original content - in print, video and online. Our much-loved brands include BBC Science Focus, BBC Wildlife Magazine, YourHome, Gathered.how, BikeRadar and Cycling Plus.We also have an award-winning content agency that works with major charities, brands and membership organisations to help them tell their stories and engage audiences better - in print, video, and online. PositionWe are seeking an experienced Operations Editor to join the Homes & Antiques team and oversee the smooth delivery of print and digital content. Homes & Antiques is a respected and long-established magazine that celebrates design, antiques and interiors with a rich mix of past and present. We produce 13 print issues a year, alongside special editions, and have a burgeoning digital presence across multiple platforms.The Operations Editor will be central to maintaining high editorial standards, managing production workflows, and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams. Reporting into the Editor, you will oversee the editorial production of the magazine and digital mini magazines, as well as wider content across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in both print and digital formats.You will be responsible for organising and managing the copyflow alongside the Editor and Deputy Editor, ensuring deadlines are met and a consistent editorial tone is maintained across all outputs. The role demands exceptional editorial and production experience, the highest level of subbing and organisational skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under a busy production schedule.ResponsibilitiesProduction workflow:Oversee page production, monitoring flow and troubleshooting to make sure that the process runs smoothly without bottlenecks.Organise weekly production meetings and keep the flatplan up to date.Maintain the agreed schedules and ensure that the teams are aware of, and adhere to, them.Manage digital content production, including Apple News, digital editions, newsletters and CMS uploads. Page production: Meticulous subbing of copy to maintain accuracy, quality and the brand's editorial style and tone.Ensuring all picture and feature credits are correct.Page fitting.Liaising with contributors.Final proofing of print and digital issues. Writing:Writing heads, sells and captions for print and digital. General:Maintaining an awareness of key developments within the interiors world.Assisting in general office admin when required. A bit about youEssential:Exceptional writing, sub-editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to create informative and engaging copy. Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent organisational abilities, with experience of managing editorial processes and prioritising workloads.Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Word, Excel, and general Mac skills.Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external partners.Ability to work in a busy and dynamic team environment. Have flexibility and a professional approach.Ability to work to tight deadlines and to remain calm under pressure.Proven experience of running a complex magazine production process. Desirable:Knowledge of the interiors and antiques market, or at least a keen personal interest in home decor. Familiarity with creating content for digital platforms, including websites, Apple News, newsletters and social media. Other informationWe respect and value differences. We believe that when people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives work together, we can create the most value for our people, readers, customers, and society. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, as you may still be a good fit for this or other roles. We're striving to create a more diverse and inclusive environment and to ensure our content is representative of all our audiences. We have established six internal D&I network groups to help our people feel supported and included, and to provide an open environment for people to network, mentor and exchange ideas, solutions, and experiences. If there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please do let us know at recruitment@ourmedia.co.uk. Flexible and hybrid workingWe know we create great things and have fun when we come together in person and collaborate. We also know that working from home brings great benefits in terms of being able to focus on our work, and manage our personal lives around our roles. With this in mind, we have established a hybrid working pattern, with 60% of the working week spent in the office.Our people also benefit from a flexi time policy, and a flexi location policy which gives everyone the opportunity to work from another location for two weeks during the year.We are open to discussion about flexible working requests for any flexibility needs not covered by these policies. Company benefits includePension contribution matched to 5%Season ticket loanHybrid working pattern, flexi start/finish time25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure, plus your birthday offOption to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday a yearSocial committee, regular in-house learning events4x life assuranceOur values We strongly believe that work is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it. We want our people to thrive and develop, and we want to effect positive change in the world.To put that spirit at the heart of our business, we created a set of values with input from everyone here. Our values are:Be kindAlways curiousBe the best we can beWe also have a sustainability strategy that is built on five key pillars: Research, Reduction, Recycling, Responsibility, and Reporting. We take pride in our strong partnerships across our complex supply chain to drive emission reductions. Additionally, our office building, Eagle House, is a zero-waste facility powered by solar and renewable energy.Apply today to take the next step in your career with Our Media. Please note the closing date for this role is Monday 15th June 2026. We review CV's on an ongoing basis and may close the role early due to high interest. If you're interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!Privacy Policy - Our Media Policies