Jobs

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

Advertising SALES ASSISTANT

Part-time
Starting Schedule: Hours negotiable – minimum 60 hours per month/ 2 days per week.

Pay £13.50 per hour + commission 

Work Location: In person with the Advertising Sales Director in the Ramsgate office.

Brightside Publishing produces hyperlocal print magazines across the East Kent coast, launched in Margate in 2016. With now nine titles in the portfolio, published seasonally, we work with talented editors, designers and distributors to regularly bring a premium print magazine to our readers.

Brightside Publishing is now ready to expand our Advertising Sales team to help grow our current titles and launch new ones. We are looking for a driven and motivated Advertising Sales Person to join the team from July 2026.

If you are looking to get back into Advertising Sales on a part-time basis, or feel you have transferable skills, then this might be the perfect opportunity to grow and develop within a small independent business. 

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, manage and grow a clientbase of advertisers across all titles. 
• Communicate with advertisers via all relevant platforms and methods to ensure the appropriate media information is delivered to interested businesses. 
• Be part of the full sales cycle, from prospecting new clients through to conversion.
• Generate and be responsible for a range of customers, ensuring revenue streams are nurtured and maintained through a friendly and consultative approach
• Ability to work across print and digital offerings as they develop and recognise opportunities for client growth. 

The Ideal Candidate 

• Excellent communication skills (essential)
• Previous experience in advertising sales (preferred)
• Assured and engaging, with strong rapport building skills
• Comfortable dealing with a range of business owners 
• A logical thinker who can find and win new clients
• Driven with a positive attitude and committed approach towards sales
• Able to deliver exceptional customer service
• Knowledge and experience of using a CRM system
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage their time effectively and work autonomously
• Able to work across spreadsheets with ease 

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role along with your CV to jen@brightsidepublishing.com. Interviews will take place from July.