News & Property Editor, Country Life

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role on a much-loved brand with a loyal audience, deep heritage, and significant commercial importance. You'll be part of a small, passionate and collaborative team, producing best-in-class content that genuinely matters to our readers and partners alike.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, you'll lead and curate the magazine’s weekly news section, delivering sharp, relevant and original stories that resonate with our audience and maintain our position as a must-read in the sector. Equally crucial is ownership of Country Life’s property content, the cornerstone of our brand for over 125 years and a key driver of both editorial and commercial success.

You'll work across both print and digital platforms, helping to drive subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising revenue.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience in news or property journalism within premium lifestyle, property or heritage media
• An understanding of the luxury and country property market
• Experience working across both print and digital platforms, with an understanding of what content works where
• Experience maintaining trusted industry relationships
• Passion for the Country Life brand, its values, and its readers

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £50,000 

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 E5

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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