Group Editor - Aviation and Military History
- Recruiter
- Recruitment Genius
- Location
- Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 01 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 01 Mar 2018
- Ref
- 00078725
- Contact
- Recruitment Genius Ltd
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Company
Having published magazines and media for over 35 years, this company is firmly established as the world's leading publisher of transport and specialist leisure titles.
The Opportunity
They are looking for a Group Editor for its Aviation and Military History portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Group Editor will co-ordinate all editorial activities relating to this group of titles, including line management responsibility for the relevant editorial staff.
This position will also involve helping to drive forward the company's growth strategy by being heavily involved in creating and implementing new product ideas for both print and digital platforms.
Summary of the Role
- To manage and motivate the aviation and military history editorial teams.
- To review the editorial content of the aviation and military history portfolio and provide recommendations on how the products can be improved.
- Assessment and improvement of editorial cost centres.
- Instigating ideas for other related products in all formats. such as one-shots, bookazines, publications produced under contract or license, websites, digital products, shows and events etc.
- Ongoing review of capability and performance of the aviation and military history editorial team members and making recommendations accordingly.
- Monitoring and reviewing editorial procedures to improve copy flow and productivity and making recommendations for change.
- Ensure that all editorial photographs/video/digital assets are up to date, properly labelled and stored in the appropriate archive
- Working with other departments to enhance the commercial success of the aviation and military history portfolio across all formats.
- Sourcing, selection and appointment of editorial staff members and any other editorial resource.
- To represent the company in terms of aviation and military history editorial.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 5+ years' experience in publishing, ideally within a specialist leisure environment.
- Demonstrable line management experience.
- Demonstrable record of successfully advancing products.
- Creative flair, drive, determination and commercial nous.
- Demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success.
- Track record of meeting targets and deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of emerging trends.
- Track record of working alongside sales and marketing teams to deliver the best products.
- Ability to manage budgets and prioritise resources.
- Strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
To apply, please click on apply now and send them your CV. Please include a brief summary of why you would be the best person for the job within your CV.
They are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants will be invited for interview based on merit.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 2 March, 2018.
Having published magazines and media for over 35 years, this company is firmly established as the world's leading publisher of transport and specialist leisure titles.
The Opportunity
They are looking for a Group Editor for its Aviation and Military History portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Group Editor will co-ordinate all editorial activities relating to this group of titles, including line management responsibility for the relevant editorial staff.
This position will also involve helping to drive forward the company's growth strategy by being heavily involved in creating and implementing new product ideas for both print and digital platforms.
Summary of the Role
- To manage and motivate the aviation and military history editorial teams.
- To review the editorial content of the aviation and military history portfolio and provide recommendations on how the products can be improved.
- Assessment and improvement of editorial cost centres.
- Instigating ideas for other related products in all formats. such as one-shots, bookazines, publications produced under contract or license, websites, digital products, shows and events etc.
- Ongoing review of capability and performance of the aviation and military history editorial team members and making recommendations accordingly.
- Monitoring and reviewing editorial procedures to improve copy flow and productivity and making recommendations for change.
- Ensure that all editorial photographs/video/digital assets are up to date, properly labelled and stored in the appropriate archive
- Working with other departments to enhance the commercial success of the aviation and military history portfolio across all formats.
- Sourcing, selection and appointment of editorial staff members and any other editorial resource.
- To represent the company in terms of aviation and military history editorial.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 5+ years' experience in publishing, ideally within a specialist leisure environment.
- Demonstrable line management experience.
- Demonstrable record of successfully advancing products.
- Creative flair, drive, determination and commercial nous.
- Demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success.
- Track record of meeting targets and deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of emerging trends.
- Track record of working alongside sales and marketing teams to deliver the best products.
- Ability to manage budgets and prioritise resources.
- Strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
To apply, please click on apply now and send them your CV. Please include a brief summary of why you would be the best person for the job within your CV.
They are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants will be invited for interview based on merit.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 2 March, 2018.