Acting Deputy Fashion Director (6 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

at  The Telegraph

About The Role
The Deputy Fashion Director is an integral role in The Telegraph’s award-winning fashion team, responsible for commissioning, editing and writing original pieces across the publication’s print and digital portfolio, always with an eye on driving engagement.
They will not only be full of brilliant ideas but be able to think about clever and innovative ways to promote The Telegraph’s content across digital and social channels, creating communities which are engaged and excited by The Telegraph’s fashion coverage.
The Deputy Fashion Director will have a sharp sense of the trends, people and talking points which are perfect for The Telegraph’s readers whilst also thinking about appealing to new audiences. The editor will be able to turn their hand to editing, commissioning and writing sparkling copy at speed, whilst also considering the full digital package of visuals, video etc.
They will also be expected to pitch regular ideas, commission and edit freelancers, interact with readers at events and be an enthusiastic presence as part of the UK’s leading newspaper fashion team.

KEY SKILLS:

• Proven experience commissioning and writing in this specialist area in a national publication or magazine.
• Must have relevant experience of digital publishing.
• Must have a sound knowledge of key fashion events and news, with a network of contacts across designers, brands, writers and influencers.
• Confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Highly organised, enthusiastic and diligent.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Flexibility to work at weekends and travel internationally as required for the role
• Solid understanding of how to build a digital audience and produce SEO-friendly content.

• Ideas and writing for all Telegraph platforms, with a digital-first mindset.
• Promoting all The Telegraph’s fashion content via social media and newsletters, always with an eye on new and innovative ways to do this.
• An obsessive approach to analytics, using learnings to inform future ideas and build subscriber engagement.
• Working closely with the Head of fashion, Fashion director, Head of lifestyle and Head of Features to build upon The Telegraph’s industry-leading reputation.
• Assisting with forward planning and editing across all publications.
• Deputising for the Fashion Director when necessary