Company: The Modernist Society CIC.
Location: Office in central Manchester.
Position Type: Part-time 17.5 hours per week.
Salary: £25,000 p/a pro rata (actual £11,666) .
Closing date: 23rd August 2024.
About: The Modernist Society is a social enterprise (Community Interest Company) dedicated to celebrating modernist architecture and design through events, exhibitions and publishing.
Their publications arm ‘The Modernist’ is a small publisher based in Manchester, responsible for the modernist magazine alongside associated books, zines, photo books and guides related to the architecture and design of the 20th and 21st centuries. the modernist has become a staple within a niche market of architectural publishing.
The magazine has recently celebrated its 13th anniversary and 50th issue. Although the primary focus is on editing the magazine, you will also play a role in co-ordinating the production of our other books, guides and zines.
As they are an extremely small team, the Assistant Editor plays a crucial role in maintaining the editorial direction and overall standard of the organisation’s publications. This position requires a unique combination of attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
They are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Editor to join their team. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the entire editorial process, ensuring that content produced meets high standards of quality and is delivered on time.
You will work closely with writers, editors, designers and printers to assist us in the creation of high quality, engaging and informative content across various publications. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for improving and maintaining the integrity of their publications and a demonstrable knowledge of architecture and design.
To apply, see here
Closing date: 23 August