Distributor
We are looking for a personable, organised, confident individual to distribute our quarterly magazine for Canterbury, the Canterbury Courier.
This freelance, part time role will commence with the Winter issue, out 12 November 2026. Key dates for 2027 TBC.
The fee is based on the number of copies distributed. For 7,000 copies the fee is £350. For every additional 1,000 copies the fee increases by £50.
Key Responsibilities:
- To collect copies of the new issue at our storage container in Westwood Industrial Estate, Thanet on the day of delivery for delivery to the launch venue and then distribution in the community.
- To distribute the appropriate number of copies to stockists working from the database/map and to be available for top-ups over the following weeks as/when required.
- To take and upload photographs of the magazine at listed stockists and share these with the Brightside team/Whatsapp group for updates on our social media.
- To update and contribute information, distribution numbers and dates on the database after every distribution round.
- To communicate regularly with the Distribution Manager and in the Brightside distribution/distributor Whatsapp groups.
- To liaise with stockists to provide the best POS for the magazines.
- To find and approach new stockists/advertisers to increase the reach of the magazine (commission based).
Essential attributes:
- Lives in Canterbury and knows the town and the surrounding areas well.
- Available for all proposed publication dates (see above) plus top-ups as and when required.
- A good sized reliable vehicle and clean driving license.
- Access to the Internet and the ability to work on/update spreadsheets in Google Drive.
- An excellent communicator.
- Physically fit and able to carry copies of the magazine around town.
- Comfortable dealing with a range of business owners.
- Driven with a positive attitude and committed approach towards visiting stockists.
- Happy to approach potential stockists.
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively and work independently.
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role along with your CV to emma@brightsidepublishing.com
