Commercial Editorial Manager

We’re looking for a dynamic, commercially minded editor to join Metro’s Commercial team on part-time, maternity leave cover. This role acts as an essential bridge between editorial and commercial functions.

Requirements

• Strong editorial background with proven commercial understanding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to sensitively balance editorial integrity with client requirements
• Confident stakeholder management and relationship-building at all levels
• Experience creating pitch materials and generating editorial ideas
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Comfortable handling sensitive brand-safety decisions and legal queries
• Experience in media, publishing, or a similar editorial–commercial hybrid role preferred

Benefits

• Part-time position (3 days/week)