DC Thomson

Equipment Editor (Golf)

DC Thomson  •  Glasgow, GB (Hybrid)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Equipment Editor (Golf)
Department: bunkered
Reporting to: Head of Content (Golf)
Location: Glasgow, Dundee, or Aberdeen
Ways of Working: Hybrid; 1 day a week in the Glasgow office
Contract Type: Permanent

bunkered, part of DC Thomson media company, is looking for an Equipment Editor to lead our golf gear coverage across all platforms.

This role combines editorial flair, product expertise, and audience engagement, maintaining bunkered’s reputation as a trusted authority on golf equipment.

Do you know your MOI from your COR? Your Qi4D from your G440? If so, we want to hear from you!

bunkered is one of the UK's leading golf media brands and produces content across print magazines, digital, video, social media, and Apple News.

The ideal candidate should be equal parts gear expert and storyteller – someone who understands the golf equipment landscape and can translate that knowledge into high-performing gear content that drives traffic, engagement, and commerce.

You will own our equipment vertical, working closely with external agencies and equipment brands to deliver best-in-class golf gear content.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Work with the Head of Content to develop editorial strategy for golf equipment coverage across web, video, social, newsletters, and podcasts
  • Write, film and edit product reviews, launch coverage, explainers, and buyer’s guides
  • Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, PR teams, and industry insiders
  • Attend product launches, demo days, and industry events to report on new gear
  • Analyse audience data and search trends to guide equipment content strategy
  • Contribute to larger editorial projects, features, and tentpole golf events when relevant
  • Maintain credibility and transparency through trusted, independent gear coverage

Requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Deep knowledge of golf equipment and the golf industry
  • Play golf to a demonstrably high standard to competently test and review equipment and accessories
  • Strong writing and front-of-camera skills with a digital-first mindset
  • Experience producing content across multiple platforms (web, social, video)
  • Strong industry contacts or the ability to quickly build relationships within the equipment space
  • Clean and valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel internationally

Preferred

  • Experience conducting club testing or fitting analysis
  • Background in YouTube, short-form video, or social storytelling
  • Understanding of launch cycles and the golf equipment business
  • Familiarity with SEO, analytics, and audience development

Behaviours that will help this role succeed:

  • Collaborates across teams
  • Owns outcomes and follows issues through
  • Learns and adapts to improve workflows
  • Experiments with purpose to enhance delivery
  • Acts with curiosity and seeks better ways of working

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2026 at 12:00noon

DC Thomson

About DC Thomson

DC Thomson is a family-owned business headquartered in Scotland, with a presence in London and across the globe. A 200-year-old company that is purpose led and future focused. And our purpose is clear: to champion, entertain and bring together our communities.

We are home to some of the UK’s best loved media brands that have been the voice of our communities for generations – from the iconic Beano, Stylist and People’s Friend to the UK’s biggest puzzle brand Puzzler and a portfolio of regional newspapers and radio stations including two of the top three best-selling regional dailies in the UK - The Press and Journal and The Courier. We have a thriving genealogy community (Findmypast), a trusted technology solutions business (Brightsolid) and a global marketing agency (Fifth Ring). From our long-established media brand, Energy Voice, an influential authority in the global energy conversation, we launched E-FWD, a membership organisation where the industry’s forward thinkers are coming together to drive the movement to secure, clean energy.

We have the influence and ambition to make a real difference towards tackling the critical issues of our time. Assets and knowledge built over decades of supporting high growth, innovative businesses allow us to make bold, long-term visionary decisions. DC Thomson is backing businesses that are making an impact in energy transition, water technology, the circular economy and food security amongst others.

Philanthropy and supporting the communities we live and work in is part of DC Thomson’s DNA, both through our brands and the Thomson family trust – The Northwood Charitable Trust.

At DC Thomson, we are modernising and ambitious, investing in technology and talent, and building brands for the digital age.  A trusted partner that is driving positive change, inspiring innovation, and fuelling growth and success and a transformative business where people, partners and communities feel part of something extraordinary.

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Dundee, GB
Year Founded
1905
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