Life Editor London, England
Job description
** At Saga we’re radically flexible which means our colleagues have total autonomy over where they work – home, hybrid or hub. This role has a hybrid element which means our team come together when we need to collaborate.
The Life Editor for Saga Media is a role for someone that wants to bring the world inspirational tales from - and for - the over-50s market. Working with the CCO, you’ll be entirely responsible for researching, developing and writing the stories – along with freelance support – that need to be told. Stories from the experienced generations who have lessons to inspire our readers with, as well as cultivating a strong pipeline of celebrity interviews to get their perspective on life and the inspiration that can bring.
So whether that’s stunt drivers that refuse to hang up the helmet, celebrities lifting the lid on the things that they’re loving in this period of their life or just hearing the jaw-dropping tales from the ‘quiet ones’ that have never had a chance to be told – we want someone passionate about finding these stories and bringing them to life through words, pictures and video.
So if you love to make creative, evocative content that tells the stories to prove stereotypes are pure nonsense, send us your CV(oh, and a great covering letter explaining the job is the perfect fit for you).. We can’t wait to hear from the perfect candidate.
Main Responsibilities- Developing a clear, monthly content plan for the stories we’re going to tell.
- Being the point of contact for the video and newsletter teams to understand what content will work and where.
- Handling budget for freelance contributions.
- Creating clean, exciting and inspirational copy every time for our discerning audience.
- Working with every section of the site to ensure transparency of content, to allow us to have great inter-team discussions, brainstorms and ideas.
- Previous experience writing clear, attractive content
- Comfort with interviewing people
- Working with and writing for the over-50s market is preferable, but not essential.
- A creative mind.
- A knack for storytelling with a great turn of phrase.
- Ability to write in a simple, personal and warm tone.
- A love of interviewing and ‘getting to the heart’ of a person’s story.
- Empathy and understanding.
Our Saga Values:
- Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen.
- Empathy – Always aware of others.
- Curiosity – Always asking why.
- Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!
Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.
Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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Package DescriptionThe standard benefits when you join Saga include:
Remote working available where possible
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year
Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
Workplace Pension
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