28 May Designing and Editing an Award-Winning Magazine

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I am Director/Founder as well as Editor and Designer of an award-winning village magazine, ‘The Broadway Magazine’. The publication focusses on local businesses, village news, events and updates from local organisations, in order to support and connect the community.

In the 2023 North Cotswold Business Awards, The Broadway Magazine was proud to win the ‘Community Award’ for dedication and commitment to the local community. We are proud to support the awards for 2024 as a Gold Sponsor.

As one of our readers have said, “The Broadway Magazine is the best we ever had the privilege of having. So, so many favourable comments. It is just wonderful and I am so proud of it. Thank you Charli and your staff.”

Director/Editor roles performed include;

  • Developing strong relationships with businesses, contributors and other organisations
  • Working with businesses for partnerships and sponsorships
  • Managing advertising sales and bookings
  • Content planning
  • Art direction (working with photographers on editorial photoshoots) – CLICK HERE to view an example
  • Briefing contributors for copy and photographers for content
  • Proofreading and editing articles. Ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date and relevant
  • Managing team of proofreaders
  • Managing content submissions and ensuring deadlines are met
  • General business admin and finance management

Magazine Designer roles performed include;

  • Designing magazine/editorial layouts
  • Working on layout, design and typography of articles
  • Image sourcing and editing
  • Communicating with contributors and sending proofs for approval
  • Ensuring all pages are checked thoroughly before they are sent to press
  • Managing final delivery of printed product
  • Publishing online magazine and updating WordPress website
  • Designing and sending of emails and managing mailing list via MailChimp

Visit www.broadwaymagazine.co.uk for more information about The Broadway Magazine.

The Broadway Magazine – Jan/Feb ’24 Cover
‘A Love Letter to Nerines’ – Interview and photoshoot for Cotswold Garden Flowers
Shopping Edit – Mother’s Day Gift Guide
‘Flower Power’ – Artist Exhibition at Broadway Contemporary Art
The Broadway Magazine – November/December ’20 Cover and Back Cover Advertisement with the Lygon Arms Hotel, Broadway
Broadway Arts Festival 2023
‘Broadway’s Hidden Gem’ – The Gravel Pit Nature Reserve with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
‘Museum Highlights’ – Gordon Russell Design Museum Feature
The Broadway Magazine – March/April ’22 Cover featuring Broadway Tower and editorial spread ‘Choosing the Right Yoga Class for You’ featuring local yoga studio, Cameo Yoga.
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