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<< Back to list of jobs| Editor - Global Project Finance, Leading Online News & Analysis Service (Ref: 2694) | |
| Short Description: | Lead the team covering one of the most fascinating, visible and tangible areas of finance. |
| Location: | London |
| Salary: | £generous plus bonus and benefits |
| Job Role: | Editor |
| Description: |
It could be a dam project in China, a gas pipeline in Eqypt, football stadia in France, or hospitals in India. If it involves private finance, the team will be reporting it, dissecting it and tracking its progress for the bankers, lawyers, sponsors, clients and consultants who subscribe for the daily news product and online data and analysis. As Editor, you will lead and develop a six-strong team of experienced journalists while collaborating closely with the four-strong research and analysis team to build further its reputation as the leading source of authoritative, timely and essential market intelligence. It is also expected that you will contribute news, commentary, and analysis. A key ambassador, you will be expected to establish a significant profile in the sector and further grow that of the brand in both the finance industry and the wider media. Certainly you will chair and moderate conferences and round tables and provide editorial input into other events organised under the brand such as the annual awards and dinner. In the process, you will be developing deep understanding of the sector and the information needs of subscribers - working closely with the publisher to identify and implement ideas that add value and better serve users and sponsors. The successful candidate will be joining a major business information publisher with a portfolio of sector-leading print and digital products. Requirements * Senior level editorial experience in financial news and information publishing * Proven journalism skills in news and analysis - preferably covering project finance, private equity, structured finance or related areas of the capital markets * Confident leadership and motivational qualities * Strong customer (subscriber) focus * Instinctive commercial nous - capable of spotting opportunities for product enhancement and development * Strong skills in organisation and planning * Willingness to travel To apply, please click the 'Apply for Job' button below. If have already registered with The Media Network through our website, please email your application directly to across@tmn.co.uk with Ref 2692 in the subject line. |
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