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Drowned in Sound is launching a new print magazine for live music fans in partnership with Music Venue Trust. We're looking for the founding team to make it happen...

Drowned in Sound / Freelance contract

Deputy Editor

Closes 12 Jul 2026

Help deliver a new quarterly Drowned in Sound print magazine for live music fans, distributed through more than 500 grassroots venues across the UK. As Deputy Editor, you'll turn editorial vision into a finished publication -managing production, commissioning and editing content, coordinating contributors, and ensuring every issue reaches print on time, on budget and to the highest standard.

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Employment Type
Freelance contract
Work Arrangement
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Location
UK
Reporting To
Founding Editor
Compensation
£3,000 per issue (£6,000 total)
Duration
2 issues (initially)
Time Commitment
16 days per issue (approximately)
Start Window
July/August 2026
Closes
Closes 12 Jul 2026

Drowned in Sound / Freelance contract

Production Coordinator

Closes 12 Jul 2026

Help coordinate a new quarterly Drowned in Sound print magazine for live music fans across the UK. As Production Coordinator, you'll be the operational anchor of the publication - making sure every piece of content is correctly cleared, credited, and delivered, while overseeing distribution to hundreds of grassroots venues nationwide.

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Employment Type
Freelance contract
Work Arrangement
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Location
UK
Reporting To
Founding Editor
Compensation
£2,500 per issue (£5,000 total)
Duration
2 issues (initially)
Time Commitment
12 days per issue (approximately)
Start Window
July/August 2026
Closes
Closes 12 Jul 2026

Drowned in Sound / Freelance contract

Editorial Assistant

Closes 12 Jul 2026

Support the creation of a new quarterly Drowned in Sound print magazine for live music fans across the UK. As Editorial Assistant, you'll work across the editorial and production process - helping coordinate contributors, manage copy flow, and keep each issue moving smoothly from commission to print.

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Employment Type
Freelance contract
Work Arrangement
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Location
UK
Reporting To
Deputy Editor
Compensation
£1,500 per issue (£3,000 total)
Duration
2 issues (initially)
Time Commitment
10 days per issue (approximately)
Start Window
July/August 2026
Closes
Closes 12 Jul 2026

Drowned in Sound / Freelance contract

Partnerships & Advertising Assistant

Closes 12 Jul 2026

Support the growth of a new quarterly Drowned in Sound print magazine for live music fans across the UK by helping build the partnerships that make it sustainable. As Partnerships & Advertising Assistant, you'll work closely with the Publisher to identify sponsors and advertisers, open conversations, and keep the commercial pipeline active and organised as the magazine prepares to scale.

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Employment Type
Freelance contract
Work Arrangement
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Location
UK
Reporting To
Publisher, Tom Venvell
Compensation
£250 day rate plus commission (structure discussed on application)
Duration
2 issues (initially)
Time Commitment
3-4 days per issue (as required)
Start Window
July/August 2026
Closes
Closes 12 Jul 2026

Drowned in Sound / Freelance contract

Social Producer

Closes 12 Jul 2026

Help build the social and digital presence of a growing independent media network. As Social Producer for the Drowned in Sound network, you’ll turn podcast episodes, editorial features and newsletters into compelling short-form video and social posts - driving audience growth and converting followers into committed subscribers across multiple shows and platforms.

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Employment Type
Freelance contract
Work Arrangement
Remote, with occasional in-person meetings
Location
UK
Reporting To
Creative Director, Sean Adams
Compensation
£1,400 per month
Duration
3 months (rolling 1 month auto-renewal)
Time Commitment
8 days per month (2 days per week)
Start Window
July/August 2026
Closes
Closes 12 Jul 2026

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