Newsletter Editor – Voluntary Role

The British Ladies’ Club of Luxembourg is seeking a Newsletter Editor to coordinate and produce the Club’s established monthly newsletter, published in both digital and print formats. This is an important communications role within the BLC, combining editorial coordination, publication management and creative responsibility for the newsletter’s layout and presentation. Content is provided by the Club’s regular columnists, Committee members and teams. The Editor is responsible for bringing this material together into a coherent, professional and visually engaging monthly publication, ensuring each edition is complete and delivered to schedule. A structured handover will be provided by the current Editor, with ongoing support from the BLC Committee. Time commitment: approximately 8–10 hours per month, primarily around the monthly newsletter production schedule.

Key responsibilities
• Coordinate and collect content from regular columnists, Committee members and Club teams
• Manage submission deadlines and follow up with contributors to ensure completeness
• Edit submitted material where required for consistency and presentation
• Coordinate the proofreading and final review process
• Manage the layout, design, structure and overall presentation of each edition
• Coordinate the selection of the newsletter cover
• Ensure a consistent and professional standard across the publication
• Incorporate advertising and coordinate placements with the Club’s Advertising function
• Prepare the final newsletter for both digital and print publication
• Liaise with the Club’s printer for the printed edition
• Provide the completed digital edition to the Webmaster for publication on the BLC website
• Work with PR & Marketing to coordinate relevant Club communications
• Work with Membership to support distribution to paid-up members About you:
• A relevant qualification in journalism, communications, publishing, English, media, marketing, graphic design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrable experience in editing, publishing, communications or publication production
• Excellent written English and strong editorial skills
• A strong eye for layout, design and visual presentation
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage monthly publication deadlines
• Confidence using digital publishing, design or newsletter software
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Creative judgement and the ability to present varied content in a polished, professional and consistent format
• A collaborative approach and the ability to coordinate effectively with contributors across the Club What the role offers: The role provides the opportunity to take responsibility for an established monthly publication while bringing your own editorial and creative perspective to its design and presentation. You will work with contributors from across the BLC, develop valuable editorial and publication experience, and become part of an established international organisation and community in Luxembourg. Interested in joining the BLC as our next Newsletter Editor? We would love to hear from you