FEATURES EDITOR
APPLICATION FORM
Deadline: 5pm - Sunday 3rd July
A Younger Theatre is looking for a new Features Editor, to commission, organise and sub-edit all interviews
and features on the site.
Key responsibilities:
 Writing features for AYT.
 Generating features ideas and devising a publication schedule.
 Commissioning and scheduling AYT's team of Young Arts Journalists to conduct interviews, attend
press launches, research and write features.
 Responding to pitches from AYT writers and external contacts via email.
 Basic sub-editing of draft articles and providing feedback to writers.
 Uploading content and pictures using WordPress.
 Working closely with the rest of the Editorial Team to fulfil AYT's aims.
Desired skills:
 Experience as an arts writer or editor.
 A flexible, efficient and organised approach.
 An understanding of A Younger Theatre's aims and audience.
 Strong journalistic judgement to ensure that the features are rigorous, informed and of interest to
AYT readers.
AYT seeks to primarily report on the changing face of theatre and the arts from a young persons
perspective. AYT is solely run and managed by young people for young people.
Please note: This is an unpaid opportunity as AYT and all staff are volunteers with no funding
given to support the site. This opportunity is ideal for anyone under the age of 26 due to the
nature of AYT and its missions. The hours required are flexible depending on individual workload, but the position would suit someone currently working part-time. This is a remote job
requiring extensive online communication and applicants from all locations will be considered;
however, most interviews and meetings tend to take place in London, and therefore if not
resident, an ability to travel to London is beneficial. Unfortunately travel expenses cannot be
covered by AYT.
Application
Name:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Contact Email:
Contact Number:
Location:
AYT seeks to promote the work of young people, and to give a clear and distinct voice on a younger
perspective of theatre and the arts. Why do you want to work for A Younger Theatre? (max 250 words)
Please outline your journalistic experience and explain why it demonstrates your suitability for the role (max
500 words):
What was the last show you went to see and why? (max 100 words)
Please provide an example of your writing below, related to the arts and of a journalistic nature: (500 words)
Please feel free to also include links to further published articles/blogs/online portfolio.
Please outline details for three different featured articles you would like to see on A Younger Theatre: (max
150 words each)
123What one thing would you seek to change about A Younger Theatre's current features and interview
coverage? (max 250 words)
On average how much time do you expect to be able to commit to your work as Features Editor per week?
Would you be interested in attending press nights and reviewing shows if one of our core reviewers were
unavailable? YES/NO
Any other comments?
Thank you for your interest in working with A Younger Theatre!
For further information or to return the completed application form please email
lois@ayoungertheatre.com.