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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Croydon |
| Area | Greater London, UK |
| Sector | Media |
| Salary | £53k plus OTE £58,300 plus excellent company benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Andy Wilson |
| Telephone | 01342325316 |
| Job Ref | AW13425 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services has partnered with a prestigious media and events company in South London to present an enticing opportunity for an Editor to manage a leading financial portfolio. This role covers both the print magazine and the daily website, providing an unparalleled news service coupled with in-depth market analysis and commentary. If you're an experienced Editor, this is your moment to shine!
Role Overview:
As the Editor, you'll take on the crucial role of overseeing the entire editorial process. This includes managing people, ensuring operational efficiency, and crafting strategic approaches to expand the reach of print and online offerings. You'll also be responsible for cultivating digital and web brands, as well as curating engaging events to support the brand's growth and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Crafting Strategy:
Develop comprehensive digital and print content strategies to preserve and elevate the brand's reputation
Collaborate closely with commercial teams to unlock revenue-generating opportunities
Be the brand's ambassador at external events and network as needed
Ensure our audience enjoys top-quality experiences, reinforcing the brand's value
Operational Excellence:
Take charge of content accuracy, quality, platform compatibility, and audience suitability, both in print and online
Manage delivery schedules and deadlines for news and feature articles
Maintain a well-structured production schedule, ensuring on-time magazine publication
Source article topics through your professional network and encourage your team to do the same
Skilfully edit features, ensuring they meet publication standards, including requesting revisions
Produce a compelling weekly leader column
Talent Leadership:
Oversee a team of contributors, comprising 7 direct reports
Ensure the strategy resonates with all team members, aligning their contributions with the business goals
Facilitate staff training and development as needed, ensuring everyone stays updated and aligns with the ambitious objectives through the performance management system
Address resourcing, people management, performance, and training concerns among your direct reports
Financial:
Manage content-related expenses to meet or stay under the annual budget
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated expertise in journalism
Proficient in generating valuable and insightful written content and editing, both your work and that of others
Comprehensive knowledge of print publication processes, as well as online and digital content
A thorough understanding of the financial market
Core Competencies and Personal Attributes:
Balance independent commentary with a commercial perspective
Foster collaboration and support with peers and direct reports
Exhibit deep technical and commercial knowledge in various market sectors
Harness diplomatic and productive influence
Showcase exemplary people management skills, driving the achievement of key objectives and targets
Leverage your strong creative and visual abilities
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written, ensuring seamless information flow up and down all levels in your sphere of influence
Efficiently manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines
What Awaits You:
Competitive salary up to £53,000 with a 10% bonus, totalling £58,300 per annum
Work flexibility: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home (with the option to work entirely from home during August)
Robust benefits package: 25 days of holiday, health plan, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, retail vouchers, rail season ticket loans, private virtual GP access, pension scheme, income protection, and more
Opportunities for continuous learning and development
Participation in quarterly In-house Editorial Excellence Awards and other innovative projects
Seasonal flu vaccinations available on site
A paid volunteer day each year
Vibrant company parties in both summer and winter
Refer a friend and earn up to £500! If you know someone who is searching for a new opportunity, recommend Lloyd Recruitment Services and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
