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<< Back to list of jobs| Editor / Managing Editor - Global Sports Business Publishing (Ref: 2688) | |
| Short Description: | We're looking for a business journalist with senior-level editorial experience in B2B publishing, a passion for sport and an interest in media and marketing. |
| Location: | London |
| Salary: | c£40,000 plus bonus and benefits |
| Job Role: | Editor |
| Description: |
On offer is the editorship of a leading monthly magazine covering the global sports business as well as oversight of a fortnightly newsletter, two quarterlies and associated digital products. Day-to-day, the role involves a large degree of content planning, commissioning, editing and coordination of the editorial team to ensure all titles are delivering the high value news, features and analysis expected of a demanding audience comprising sports marketeers, buyers, sellers and owners of sports media rights, legal professionals, as well as intermediaries and agencies working with brand sponsors. It also involves close collaboration with the publisher and advertising team for special features, supplements and publication of contract titles. As Managing Editor across the group, you will need to fully immerse yourself in the sector - acting as ambassador for the company as well as the individual brands. You will also be expected to provide commentary, features, interview pieces and news as necessary or appropriate. The successful candidate will need solid experience at senior editor level within B2B magazine publishing, a passion for sport and, ideally, understanding of the media, marketing and events industries. Responsibilities * Responsibility for editorial direction and day-to-day running of monthly international magazine * Editorial oversight of two quarterly magazines and a fortnightly newsletter * Leadership and supervision of an 8-strong editorial team within the group including respective editors of quarterly and fortnightly titles * Oversight of related digital products including websites and e-newsletters * Keeping up to date on global sporting calendar, activities of major industry players, governing bodies, underlying political, social and economic landscape affecting events and audiences * Chairing content planning meetings, allocating stories * Drafting annual features list in collaboration with ad and sponsorship team * Commissioning and editing copy from both internal and external contributors * Copy subbing when necessary in MSWord and InDesign * Interviewing sources, attending events (international and domestic), representing the company and acting as ambassador for each brand * Proofing pages and passing for press * Writing features, interviews and leader articles as appropriate * Liaising with publisher and commercial team on special projects and supplements Requirements * Business magazine journalist with section editor experience and above - ideally within a leading B2B magazine publisher * Confident and proven leadership and supervisory skills * Keen sense of organisational and time management * Solid commissioning disciplines and judgment * Good writing talent with eagle-eyed proofing and subbing ability * Strong social skills combining diplomacy and tact * Impeccable communication skills - written and verbal * Good cultural and global awareness * Passion for sport combined with interest in marketing, media and events PLEASE NOTE: This job has been previously advertised. Existing applicants need not re-apply. To apply, please click on the Apply For Job button below.
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