Julia Fox by Luca Venter for GAY TIMES November 2023
As UK Editorial Director at GAY TIMES, I brainstorm cover talent, ideate themes and article ideas, commission and edit cover interviews and features across the monthly digital issue and liaise with the Creative Director and Art Director on visual identity. For the website, I regularly edit and commission longreads exploring the depth of the LGBTQIA+ experience and expanded the content remit to include coverage of finance, gaming, fashion and sex and relationships.
As Features Editor at woo, I ideated and launched a number of formats including the ad-hoc talent formats Palmistry and 36 Questions To Fall In Love, a series of anonymous diaries delving into the sex recession and a fortnightly culture column by arts writer Gilda Bruno, a series of monthly horoscopes overseen by DJ and astrologer Manuka Honey and oversaw a monthly relationships advice column written by Chanté Joseph. In addition, I edited contributions from freelancers across a range of topics including health, wellness, relationships and culture.
As Digital Editor at HUNGER I worked as part of a small team to relaunch the magazine's website in September 2021 in order to create a more contemporary digital presence. In addition to helping to liaise with developers and influence the new functionality and aesthetics of the site, I worked to create a relaunch offering that included original shoots with Megan Barton-Hanson, Aziya and Jordan Stephens.
At Cosmopolitan UK, I worked with different freelance writers on longreads, op-eds, interviews and more - all tied to dating, relationships and LGBTQIA+ identity. I also managed the Sex and Relationships Contributing Editor Hollie-Anne Brooks, whose work focussed on the intersections of dating and disability.
See examples from GAY TIMES by clicking on the links below.
Commissioned and Edited
How The Sleepy Borough Of Calderdale Became A Queer Capital Of The North
"Nature Doesn't Care If You're Gay Or Straight": Meet The Gay Farmers Queering Agriculture
At Stud Country, Line Dancing Is Undergoing A Queer Reclamation
Spit, Desire And Identity: Meet The Standout Queer Artists At This Year's Frieze
Attempts To Criminalise Chemsex Users Are Making The Queer Scene Less Safe Than Ever
Rebecca More: "Slag Wars 2 Is In Memory Of Sophie Anderson"
"I'm Dating Both Halves Of A Couple But Neither Of Them Know It - What Can I Do?"
The 'Feminist Body Horror' Resurgence Is Here - But Where Does Transness Fit In?
Why Do Lesbians Love Long Distance Relationships?
Isabella Lovestory: "I Can Be Completely Naked And Still Feel Like I'm Doing Drag"
The Gay Rights Movement Sold Out Trans Women - Now We're All Reckoning With The Consequences
Across Timelines, Ella Boucht Is Helping Dykes And Trans+ People Take Up More Space
It's Time To Embrace The Radical Potential Of Grassroots Football
Adam Jones Celebrates The Camp Classics Of Small Town Life
Spit, Whips and Video Games: Inside The World Of COBRAH
A History Of Coming Out: What Does It Mean To Our Community Today
"We Need To Take Ownership Of Our History": Inside The Instagram Exploring Queer Arabic Culture
Grete Henriette Does 'Heavenly Bodies' Better Than The Met Gala - And The Vatican
As Features Editor at woo, I ideated and launched a number of formats including the ad-hoc talent formats Palmistry and 36 Questions To Fall In Love, a series of anonymous diaries delving into the sex recession and a fortnightly culture column by arts writer Gilda Bruno, a series of monthly horoscopes overseen by DJ and astrologer Manuka Honey and oversaw a monthly relationships advice column written by Chanté Joseph. In addition, I edited contributions from freelancers across a range of topics including health, wellness, relationships and culture.
As Digital Editor at HUNGER I worked as part of a small team to relaunch the magazine's website in September 2021 in order to create a more contemporary digital presence. In addition to helping to liaise with developers and influence the new functionality and aesthetics of the site, I worked to create a relaunch offering that included original shoots with Megan Barton-Hanson, Aziya and Jordan Stephens.
At Cosmopolitan UK, I worked with different freelance writers on longreads, op-eds, interviews and more - all tied to dating, relationships and LGBTQIA+ identity. I also managed the Sex and Relationships Contributing Editor Hollie-Anne Brooks, whose work focussed on the intersections of dating and disability.
See examples from GAY TIMES by clicking on the links below.
Commissioned and Edited
How The Sleepy Borough Of Calderdale Became A Queer Capital Of The North
"Nature Doesn't Care If You're Gay Or Straight": Meet The Gay Farmers Queering Agriculture
At Stud Country, Line Dancing Is Undergoing A Queer Reclamation
Spit, Desire And Identity: Meet The Standout Queer Artists At This Year's Frieze
Attempts To Criminalise Chemsex Users Are Making The Queer Scene Less Safe Than Ever
Rebecca More: "Slag Wars 2 Is In Memory Of Sophie Anderson"
"I'm Dating Both Halves Of A Couple But Neither Of Them Know It - What Can I Do?"
The 'Feminist Body Horror' Resurgence Is Here - But Where Does Transness Fit In?
Why Do Lesbians Love Long Distance Relationships?
Isabella Lovestory: "I Can Be Completely Naked And Still Feel Like I'm Doing Drag"
The Gay Rights Movement Sold Out Trans Women - Now We're All Reckoning With The Consequences
Across Timelines, Ella Boucht Is Helping Dykes And Trans+ People Take Up More Space
It's Time To Embrace The Radical Potential Of Grassroots Football
Adam Jones Celebrates The Camp Classics Of Small Town Life
Spit, Whips and Video Games: Inside The World Of COBRAH
A History Of Coming Out: What Does It Mean To Our Community Today
"We Need To Take Ownership Of Our History": Inside The Instagram Exploring Queer Arabic Culture
Grete Henriette Does 'Heavenly Bodies' Better Than The Met Gala - And The Vatican
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In Beverly Glenn-Copeland's Vocabulary, Love Is Always A Verb
On Orquídeas, Kali Uchis Comes Into Full Bloom
Germany Just Passed A Landmark "Self-Determination" Law - But Does It Go Far Enough?
Does Puerto Vallarta Have A Queer Gentrification Problem?
A Gate-Keeping Free Guide To Scissoring, An Unnecessarily Divisive Sex Position
Babymorocco: No-one Should Feel Guilty For Being Sexy
When Less Is More: Let's Talk About Fraysexuality
Finances And Polyamory: How To Talk To Your Partners About Money
The Drag-Punk Show Celebrating Poppers, Porn Karaoke And Queer Counterculture
Punk Polymath Brontez Purnell On The Cult Of Masculinity
On Orquídeas, Kali Uchis Comes Into Full Bloom
Germany Just Passed A Landmark "Self-Determination" Law - But Does It Go Far Enough?
Does Puerto Vallarta Have A Queer Gentrification Problem?
A Gate-Keeping Free Guide To Scissoring, An Unnecessarily Divisive Sex Position
Babymorocco: No-one Should Feel Guilty For Being Sexy
When Less Is More: Let's Talk About Fraysexuality
Finances And Polyamory: How To Talk To Your Partners About Money
The Drag-Punk Show Celebrating Poppers, Porn Karaoke And Queer Counterculture
Punk Polymath Brontez Purnell On The Cult Of Masculinity
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Clockwise from Left: Image by Jesse Glazzard, accompanying the GAY TIMES article "How The Sleepy Borough Of Calderdale Became A Queer Capital Of The North" | Image by Richard Dowker, accompanying the GAY TIMES article "Nature Doesn't Care If You're Gay Or Straight": Meet The Gay Farmers Queering Agriculture" | Image by Cyle Suez accompanying the GAY TIMES article "At Stud Country, Line Dancing Is Undergoing A Queer Reclamation | Image by Lydia Garnett accompanying the GAY TIMES article "Spit, Desire And Identity: Meet The Standout Queer Artists At This Year’s Frieze"
See examples from Woo by ITV by clicking on the links below.
Commissioned and Edited
AI Chatbots Are Helping Women Find The Romance They're Missing IRL
The Long and The Short Of It: What Is Leg-Lengthening
Pop Music Is Getting Sadder - Here's Why That's A Good Thing
Don't Be A Dick: It's Time To Bring An End To Penis-Shaming
Why The 'We're Just Normal Men' Meme Fills Us With Joy
Here's Where To Get Help If You Think You Have ADHD
Amanda: The Sun-Drenched Italian Drama Tackling Post-University Loneliness
Where Is The Male Contraceptive Pill And Why Is It Taking So Long
How To Combat Your Festive Financial Hangover
Health Check: What Is Vaginismus?
How To Cope With Having A Tight Foreskin
Health Check: What Is Endometriosis?
A Guide To Opening Up Without Alcohol
Legislation To Combat Tip Theft Is Finally Here
Here's Where Young People In Liverpool Stand On UK Politics
Can Rain Music Help Insomniacs Reach Slumber?
Your July Horoscope Just Dropped
Your August Horoscope Just Dropped
Commissioned and Edited
AI Chatbots Are Helping Women Find The Romance They're Missing IRL
The Long and The Short Of It: What Is Leg-Lengthening
Pop Music Is Getting Sadder - Here's Why That's A Good Thing
Don't Be A Dick: It's Time To Bring An End To Penis-Shaming
Why The 'We're Just Normal Men' Meme Fills Us With Joy
Here's Where To Get Help If You Think You Have ADHD
Amanda: The Sun-Drenched Italian Drama Tackling Post-University Loneliness
Where Is The Male Contraceptive Pill And Why Is It Taking So Long
How To Combat Your Festive Financial Hangover
Health Check: What Is Vaginismus?
How To Cope With Having A Tight Foreskin
Health Check: What Is Endometriosis?
A Guide To Opening Up Without Alcohol
Legislation To Combat Tip Theft Is Finally Here
Here's Where Young People In Liverpool Stand On UK Politics
Can Rain Music Help Insomniacs Reach Slumber?
Your July Horoscope Just Dropped
Your August Horoscope Just Dropped
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Both images by Jake Millers, accompanying the woo by ITV article: Here's Where Young People In Liverpool Stand On UK Politics
See examples from Cosmopolitan UK by clicking on the links below.
Commissioned and Edited
A Guide To Sex As A Trans Person
Muslim Women Talk Navigating Sex On Their Own Terms
Coping When Your Ex Falls In Love With Someone Else
Trans Day of Visibility: Shining a Light on Experiences of Transness Beyond the Binary
Here's How I Realised I Was Demisexual
Navigating Your Love Life When You Have ADHD
Like Julia Fox, I'm Hard-Launching My Relationships On Social Media
What You Should Know About Islam and Sex
My Best Sex Ever Was On PayPal
My Best Sex Ever Was With My Ex's Best Friend
My Best Sex Ever Was With A Porn Star
My Best Sex Ever Was In A Castle
Why Self Love Is My 2022 Dating Resolution
What Is Celibacy TikTok?
This Is What It's Really Like To Date Someone In An Open Relationship
When Your Pets Are Your Chosen Family
The Reality Of Dating A Serial Cheater
What the Fuck Is A Doppelbanger?
How Growing Up Queer and In the Countryside Shapes You
What Is a Friendship CV and Would You Make One?
The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue In the Queer Community
Edited
I Went On A Course Teaching Vanilla People How To Be Kinky - Here's What I Learned
Can Women Make Friends Through Facebook?
An Anti-ableist Guide To Dating
Inside The Wild World of Social Media Erotic Massage
Orla Gartland Talks Toxic Exes, Coming Out and Her Debut Album
My Best Sex Ever Was With His Family In the Room
My Best Sex Ever Was With An Older Woman
Should We Stop Saying "If He Wanted To He Would?"
Why It's Time We Stopped Glamourising Toxic Relationships