Jobs

Distributor

We are looking for a personable, organised, confident individual to distribute our brand new quarterly magazine for Rochester, the Rochester Radar. This freelance, part time role will commence with the Summer issue, out 14 May 2026.

Key dates in which the distributor will need to be available for work are the weekends of 14 May, 13 Aug and 19 November with regular top ups in between.

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 depot in Pysons Industrial estate, Thanet on the day of delivery for delivery to the launch venue and then distribution into the community 
• To distribute the appropriate number of copies to stockists working from the database and maps and to be available for top ups over the following weeks as/when required 
• 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 WhatsApp group 
• To take and upload photographs of the magazine at our stockists and share these with the Brightside team/WhatsApp group for updates on our social media as the deliveries happen
• 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) 
• To attend a six monthly breakfast meeting to brainstorm and provide feedback to the team

Essential attributes:

• Lives in and knows Rochester well
• Available for all proposed publication dates (weekends of 14 May, 13 August, 19 November) plus top ups as and when required
• A reliable vehicle and clean driving license 
• Attendance of a bi annual distribution meeting
• Access to the Internet and the ability to work on 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 their 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. Interviews will take place ready for the initial run for the summer issue scheduled for 14 May 2026.

Deal Despatch Editor

We are looking for a passionate, creative and community minded individual to be the Editor of our magazine for Deal. This seasonal, uplifting print magazine has been established since 2021 and we are looking for a new editor to take over for the autumn issue. 

The ideal candidate will be full of ideas and able to work both independently and as part of a wider publishing team. The post-holder should live and be well connected in Deal and have editorial experience, preferably for a local magazine. They will need to be comfortable becoming ‘the face’ of the magazine and in forming and maintaining strong, positive connections within the Deal community.

Duties include commissioning and curating content and working with the editorial, design, advertising and distribution teams to see the magazine through to publication. It is estimated that the role requires a minimum of 40/60 hours work per issue, four times per year (spring, summer, autumn and winter). The month before the issue is published is the busiest and requires the bulk of the work. It is essential that the postholder is able to organise their workload alongside other commitments, to work independently and flexibly from home or a workspace.

This is a part-time, freelance role, with a set fee paid per issue. The fee varies according to the issue’s pagination, and is from £750 per issue for a 40-page publication. The role will commence in August 2026, so the autumn 2026 issue (published in October) will be their first issue as Editor. 

To apply for the position, send your CV and a letter of application (no longer than a single side of A4) to jen@brightsidepublishing.com.

First interviews will take place from w/c Monday 6th July.

Deadline for applications is Friday 3rd July.

Advertising SALES ASSISTANT

Part-time
Starting Schedule: 60 hours per month/ 2 days per week with the opportunity to grow.

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.