DC Thomson

Newsletter Editor

DC Thomson  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Stylist | London/Hybrid

At Stylist, we create content that informs, inspires and connects with millions of women across the UK. From culture and careers to wellbeing, fashion and lifestyle, we're passionate about producing journalism that delivers real value to our audience.

We're looking for an experienced Newsletter Editor to lead the strategy, creation and performance of our growing newsletter portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to shape one of Stylist's most important audience channels. Newsletters sit at the heart of our relationship with readers.

You'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Stylist's newsletters, owning editorial strategy, audience growth, engagement, retention and commercial performance. You'll work at the intersection of editorial creativity, audience development and affiliate commerce, ensuring every newsletter delivers value to readers while supporting the continued growth of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading the editorial planning, commissioning, editing, production and scheduling of Stylist's newsletter portfolio.
  • Owning key newsletter products including Stylist Loves, The Village, The Watch List, Sunday Supplement, Well by Stylist and future launches.
  • Developing newsletter strategies that drive subscriber growth, engagement, retention and loyalty.
  • Using audience insight, analytics and testing to continually improve performance across open rates, click-through rates and reader engagement.
  • Leading Stylist's affiliate and commerce strategy across newsletter channels.
  • Identifying opportunities to create commercially successful content that resonates with audiences and drives revenue.
  • Managing affiliate activity and promotional budgets to maximise return and achieve commercial targets.
  • Partnering closely with Editorial, Marketing, Commercial and Creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns and audience initiatives.
  • Leading subject-line testing, audience segmentation and content optimisation programmes.
  • Commissioning and managing contributors to produce engaging, audience-first content.
  • Ensuring all content reflects Stylist's tone of voice, editorial standards and commitment to quality.
  • Monitoring industry developments, audience behaviours and newsletter best practice to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

About Stylist

Stylist is a leading multimedia brand that reaches millions of women through award-winning journalism, digital content, events, newsletters, social platforms and commercial partnerships. Our mission is to create content that empowers, informs and inspires, delivering trusted editorial experiences that matter to our audience.

As part of DC Thomson, we're combining over a century of publishing heritage with a modern, digital-first approach to audience engagement and growth.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Significant experience managing and growing newsletters within a digital publishing, media or content environment.
  • Proven success developing newsletter strategies that drive audience growth, engagement and retention.
  • Experience using data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and optimise performance.
  • Knowledge of A/B testing, segmentation, lifecycle communications and email best practice.
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Outstanding editorial judgement and attention to detail, with a strong focus on maintaining high accuracy in edited content.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Experience creating affiliate, commerce or revenue-generating editorial content.
  • Experience working with newsletter platforms and email marketing technologies.
  • Experience managing budgets, revenue targets or commercial performance metrics.
  • Understanding of subscriber journeys, retention strategies and audience lifecycle marketing.
  • Closing Date for applications: 17th November 2026 at 4pm
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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