Position: Editor - permanent
Reporting to the company
directors, key responsibilities will include:
Tasks for the Editor
- Overseeing the layout, appearance and content of articles and news
across print and digital media channels for a leading aviation B2B title.
- Planning the editorial schedule, writing, editing and commissioning copy
for freelance writers.
- Building and maintaining contacts via a CRM system.
- Researching magazine cover images and gathering information for
articles via contacts, press releases and other media.
- Reporting from press conferences and industry related events, some of
which are located internationally.
- Working closely with the design and production teams to ensure that the
production process runs smoothly.
- Recording interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical
equipment.
- Producing concise and accurate copy according to the company's
house style and to strict deadlines.
- Creating news and video content for the company's digital channels.
- Generating ideas for features with the editorial and advertising teams.
- Proofreading all editorial pages before going to press.
- Raising the profile by being the 'face' of the media title at industry
events.
- Working closely with the advertising sales team to help grow the title's
portfolio via new and existing revenue streams.
- Moderating sessions on behalf of the title at company or third-party
conferences.
Skills for the Editor :
- A background in B2B publishing an advantage.
- An editor working in aviation or a similar sector is an advantage, but the
role could also appeal to someone who is looking for the next step in
their editorial career.
- Ability to solve problems, seize opportunities and build effective
processes.
- Excellent proof-reading skills.
- A track record of hitting deadlines and successful innovation in print and
digital media.
- The ability to understand and represent readers by demonstrating
quality, accurate writing and editing, effective communication,
relationship building, and product improvement.
- Good commercial skills and a clear understanding of how to profitably
grow commercial value.
- The ability to work independently.
- Working within an international environment requires a strong cultural
awareness and a flexible approach.
- Confident individual with a creative approach.
- Enthusiastic and driven to get the job done.
- Being comfortable in travelling internationally, on some occasions
potentially alone.
- Have the ability to work across multiple media platforms.