Deputy Editor

MUBI Limited

Job Overview

Location

London

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Commission and edit a diverse range of feature types for daily digital publication on Notebook, MUBI’s English-language online film publication, shaping its perspective on world cinema
• Manage the daily digital editorial workflow for Notebook, including maintaining the publishing calendar, managing the editorial budget, and processing contributor payments
• Build article layouts using the editorial CMS to ensure consistent and compelling digital presentation
• Compose and distribute a weekly email newsletter to engage Notebook’s global readership
• Conceive, develop, and oversee new editorial initiatives that expand the scope and reach of Notebook’s content
• Scout, cultivate, and maintain a global network of contributors, including emerging critics and established voices in film writing
• Commission, edit, and proofread features for the biannual print edition of Notebook, contributing from issue development through final production
• Monitor analytics and audience insights to set and refine growth targets for digital readership and engagement
• Represent Notebook at film festivals, screenings, and industry events on the ground in London or New York
• Coordinate promotional strategies with the social media team to amplify editorial content across platforms
• Collaborate closely with Content and Marketing teams to align editorial output with MUBI’s broader programming and audience initiatives
• Maintain high editorial standards as a strong copy editor and proofreader, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and stylistic consistency across all published work
• Advocate for underrepresented and non-mainstream cinema through thoughtful curation and critical framing
• Write original, high-quality editorial content that reflects deep knowledge of international, historical, and contemporary cinema
• Juggle multiple simultaneous projects of varying scale and priority while meeting tight deadlines
• Work independently to meet deadlines and provide regular progress updates to the Editor-in-Chief
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and patience in a fast-paced editorial environment
• Function as a collaborative team player with an enthusiastic, proactive attitude toward editorial innovation and audience expansion
• Work hybrid-remote with a requirement to be in the London office (Soho) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; flexibility to use the office on Mondays and Fridays is available
• Alternatively, based in New York City (Midtown office) with same hybrid requirements and core office days

🎯 Requirements

• At least three years of professional editing experience within a cultural publication
• Deep passion for and extensive knowledge of international, historical, and contemporary cinema beyond mainstream releases
• Active familiarity with the current landscape of English-language film criticism
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating an international roster of contributors
• Strong copy editing and proofreading abilities
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid-remote work model with required office presence three days per week in London or New York
• Access to MUBI’s beautiful offices in Soho (London) and Midtown (New York)
• Opportunity to contribute to both digital and print editorial platforms
• Exposure to global film festivals, screenings, and industry events
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on elevating visionary cinema
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills & Technologies

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About MUBI Limited

MUBI is a curated streaming service dedicated to showing cult, classic, independent, and international films. Founded in 2007, Mubi offers a unique selection of films, with a new film added every day. The platform aims to provide a space for cinephiles to discover and discuss extraordinary cinema that might otherwise go unseen. Beyond streaming, Mubi operates as a global community, fostering discussion through its editorial content and social features. It also engages in film distribution and production, further contributing to the independent film landscape. Mubi is available worldwide on various devices, making arthouse cinema accessible to a global audience.

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