Senior Editor Maternity Cover, Architectural Review

Overview

The AR is looking for an exceptional candidate with experience working as an editor at an architecture magazine or similar publication to join its editorial team as senior editor (maternity cover).

• Researching and planning upcoming issues with the editor and deputy editor.
• Commissioning and liaising with contributors, editing text and feeding back to writers.
• Working with the editorial team to source visual material and lay out features during production of print issues.
• Creating and proofing digital content, including online stories, social media posts and emails.
• Supporting events and awards programmes, in coordination with the marketing, commercial and operations teams.
• Delivering commercial content and editorial projects.

A minimum of three years’ editorial experience at a magazine or publication in architecture or a related field is essential, as well as sophisticated computer literacy, including a good knowledge of InDesign and Word Press. A postgraduate qualification in architecture or art history is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is attentive to contemporary architectural production around the world and passionate about how it is communicated and discussed in print and online.

£35,500 per annum.

mid-March 2026 to 2 April 2027.

For candidates with less experience, there is the possibility to discuss the position of assistant editor, for a salary of £30,000. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

The AR has adopted a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to come into the offices in London Tuesday–Thursday. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply for this position, please send the following to Eleanor Beaumont  by Friday 23 January 2026:

• A CV (no more than two sides of A4 in Word or PDF format).
• Two examples of recently written work (no more than four pages of A4 in Word or PDF format).
• A cover letter including what you would bring to the role of senior editor at the AR (no more than 350 words, in Word or PDF format).