Managing Editor
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Sevenoaks
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 06 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 22 Jan 2017
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Managing Editor-Science/Technology/Financial Titles
Rural Sevenoaks-Must have own transport
GBP35,000-GBP40,000
A fantastic Managing Editorial vacancy has become available by our successful client on the outskirts of Sevenoaks. With around 70 employees this B2B Media Company is looking to appoint an experienced Editor to join their team. Due to the clients rural location you will need your own transport.
Key responsibilities:
•Responsible for delivering content for print and digital platforms on time and to budget
•Oversee editorial content, look and feel and front cover of publications
•Lead and manage the editorial team
•Reporting to the Head of Content, devise and implement editorial strategy and change
•Ensure content meets the needs of readers and advertisers
•Oversee commissioning and selection of stimulating content
•Manage strategic partnerships with third parties in print and multimedia journalism
•Representing the publications at events in the UK and worldwide
•Interviewing industry leaders and writing up show reports from events
•Forward plan each year's issues taking into account market trends
•Build up a contacts list for the specific genre and core topics of your title
•Identify future markets and new products with editorial & commercial potential
•Negotiating clear terms and deadlines for each author and ensuring all copy deadlines are met and copy is received on time
•Recruit and manage the brands advisory board ensuring consistent communication and reflection
•Ensure that copy delivered is cleared for press, i.e. subbed and content checked where necessary. This includes proof reading and editing to an in-house style
•Handing over completed material to the internal production team and liaising as appropriate on matters of style, design, production and quality
•Completing a flat plan for each issue ensuring close liaison with the advertising department
•Contributing to marketing and sales activities
•Work closely with the advertising department to ensure that the product reflects the advertiser's demands
•Work closely with the Marketing and Audience teams to ensure that the product reflects the reader's demands
•Build a clear vision as to where the brand should be in its market place
•Hit success criteria targets as set by the Head of Content
•Organising or writing copy for advertisers or sponsors in line with new commercial propositions
•Attend conferences/exhibitions/briefings; some international travel/evening work may be required
•Liaise with colleagues within the Company and contacts externally in a professional manner in order to ensure that the highest standards are maintained
•Line management for the brands Digital Editor.
Qualifications and Experience:
•Degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or related work experience
•2+ years of experience managing content for a publication in the B2B sector
•Proven digital B2B editorial experience, producing insight-driven journalism for news portals
•Experience in content or news ideation and production for either a news organization or a brand
•Familiarity with digital marketing space and enthusiasm for working with commercial brands
•Great proofing / subbing skills/attention to detail
•Ability to research and analyse information efficiently and get to grips with new subject areas quickly
If you meet the above job description and would like to apply for this role please contact Jade at Select Appointments, Tunbridge Wells today or apply online
Rural Sevenoaks-Must have own transport
GBP35,000-GBP40,000
A fantastic Managing Editorial vacancy has become available by our successful client on the outskirts of Sevenoaks. With around 70 employees this B2B Media Company is looking to appoint an experienced Editor to join their team. Due to the clients rural location you will need your own transport.
Key responsibilities:
•Responsible for delivering content for print and digital platforms on time and to budget
•Oversee editorial content, look and feel and front cover of publications
•Lead and manage the editorial team
•Reporting to the Head of Content, devise and implement editorial strategy and change
•Ensure content meets the needs of readers and advertisers
•Oversee commissioning and selection of stimulating content
•Manage strategic partnerships with third parties in print and multimedia journalism
•Representing the publications at events in the UK and worldwide
•Interviewing industry leaders and writing up show reports from events
•Forward plan each year's issues taking into account market trends
•Build up a contacts list for the specific genre and core topics of your title
•Identify future markets and new products with editorial & commercial potential
•Negotiating clear terms and deadlines for each author and ensuring all copy deadlines are met and copy is received on time
•Recruit and manage the brands advisory board ensuring consistent communication and reflection
•Ensure that copy delivered is cleared for press, i.e. subbed and content checked where necessary. This includes proof reading and editing to an in-house style
•Handing over completed material to the internal production team and liaising as appropriate on matters of style, design, production and quality
•Completing a flat plan for each issue ensuring close liaison with the advertising department
•Contributing to marketing and sales activities
•Work closely with the advertising department to ensure that the product reflects the advertiser's demands
•Work closely with the Marketing and Audience teams to ensure that the product reflects the reader's demands
•Build a clear vision as to where the brand should be in its market place
•Hit success criteria targets as set by the Head of Content
•Organising or writing copy for advertisers or sponsors in line with new commercial propositions
•Attend conferences/exhibitions/briefings; some international travel/evening work may be required
•Liaise with colleagues within the Company and contacts externally in a professional manner in order to ensure that the highest standards are maintained
•Line management for the brands Digital Editor.
Qualifications and Experience:
•Degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or related work experience
•2+ years of experience managing content for a publication in the B2B sector
•Proven digital B2B editorial experience, producing insight-driven journalism for news portals
•Experience in content or news ideation and production for either a news organization or a brand
•Familiarity with digital marketing space and enthusiasm for working with commercial brands
•Great proofing / subbing skills/attention to detail
•Ability to research and analyse information efficiently and get to grips with new subject areas quickly
If you meet the above job description and would like to apply for this role please contact Jade at Select Appointments, Tunbridge Wells today or apply online