Features Editor

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ABOUT DENTSU CREATIVE

Dentsu Creative operates in over 21 markets worldwide with more than 2,200 dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture,
Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Features Editor has a number of key responsibilities within the editorial team. The focus is on managing a broad range of pieces for the magazine, from engaging product reviews to in-depth features, as well as writing briefs, commissioning features (and liaising with contributors accordingly) and editing work. He/she is expected to contribute original feature ideas at planning meetings.

As with all jobs in customer publishing, a close working relationship with the client is essential, as is regularly liaising with buyers, marketing teams and key players at Waitrose.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Formulating feature ideas- Every month we hold planning meetings with the client and the rest of the team. At these meetings, the Features Editor is expected to come armed with timely feature ideas – both novel one-offs and ideas relevant to the magazine’s regular slots.

Commissioning and writing features - You will be expected to write briefs, commission out and edit features – from personal op-eds and primers on food industry issues, to multi-part travel round-ups, interviews, and pithy food articles. Good contacts with relevant writers would be a distinct asset and you should have a clear idea of the Waitrose Food readership, as well as the tone and style of the magazine. It’s also your job to plan, research and write features to a deadline stipulated by the chief sub editor.

Writing ‘The Edit’ - The Features Editor writes and manages this monthly shopping section, which covers in-season product and food news stories to Q&As and cookbook reviews.

Liaising with the Client - The role involves regular visits to Waitrose headquarters in Bracknell to meet the client. At these meetings you will be expected to garner information about new Waitrose products, events and marketing campaigns, to ensure we cover them appropriately in the magazine. You will also be expected to let the client know how Waitrose Food plans to cover key campaigns. You will be expected to establish close working relationships with individual buyers.

Assisting the Publication of Supplements - The Waitrose Food editorial team also works on occasional supplements in addition the monthly magazine. You may be asked to contribute to these on top of your usual responsibilities.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

WORKING WITH US

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will become part of a powerhouse, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways that are unparalleled in the market. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring colleagues from award winning agencies and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behaviour. There will be no compromise on the opportunities you can experience at Dentsu Creative.

WE ARE UNITED BY FOUR SIGNATURE STREGHTHS:

BOUNDLESS CREATIVITY

Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards
the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

INTELLIGENT SCALE

Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the
right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world.
We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

OBSESSIVE CRAFT

Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with
an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in
a modern world.

RADICAL COLLABORATION

Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart
new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft,
data, culture, and innovation.

OUR VALUES

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people
behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create
a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means we are tough on
the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

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