Lifestyle Editor, Country Life

Country Life, the quintessential magazine for those passionate about rural living, culture, and heritage, is looking for a dynamic and creative Lifestyle Editor to join our London-based team. This important role will curate and create inspiring content across a range of lifestyle topics, including interiors, travel, food, gardens, and culture. The Lifestyle Editor will be an important contributor to the magazine’s print and digital platforms, ensuring the content remains relevant, engaging, and aligned with the brand’s heritage and audience interests.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Editor-in-chief, you will be responsible for the following areas;

Content Creation and Curation

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality lifestyle content for both print and digital channels.
• Edit and curate the Frontispiece page.
• Edit the monthly London Life section.
• Curate and commission engaging features that reflect the magazine’s brand values and appeal to its audience.
• Work with contributors, photographers, and stylists to deliver visually compelling and informative content.

Trend and Audience Insights

• Stay ahead of lifestyle trends and ensure coverage aligns with the interests and aspirations of Country Life’s readership.
• Utilise audience analytics to shape content that creates engagement and resonates with readers.

Digital Integration

• Collaborate with the digital team to adapt print content for online platforms.
• Produce ideas for social media and online exclusives to expand the magazine’s reach and visibility.

Collaboration Across Departments

• Work with the commercial team on content partnerships and sponsored features.
• Coordinate with the photography and design teams to ensure features are visually striking and aligned with brand aesthetics.

Event Representation

• Represent Country Life at lifestyle and industry events, building relationships with key stakeholders and contributors.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £27,500 - £40,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E6

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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