Editor, Journalist

Editor, Journalist £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience

Global remit - Hybrid working posibble

Our client, a true leader in their sector is looking for an Editor/ Journalist for its global set of titles

Multi-billion-dollar mergers, complex projects and innovative technology - all these are a critical part of the multinational industrial gas market.

If you’re an experienced journalist or editor with a track record in covering B2B or science, this could be an outstanding opportunity for you to progress your career.

Based near Truro, and serving the global industrial gases market, they have experienced fast growth in the past five years and are planning for this growth to continue.

The company publishes three different monthly magazines, two annual directories, and a global industry news and services website.

Whether online or in print, they continue to aspire to be the must-read service for the dynamic industrial gases and distributor business and keep a growing audience of industry professionals at the forefront of developments.

Global Editor

Based primarily in our Truro, Cornwall (UK) office but with a firm remit to spend time away via regular business trips to clients and events, they are looking for an Editor to continue the strong trajectory their global content and publications have been on.

This position is a great opportunity for an experienced editor or journalist to take up the challenge in B2B publishing - and take advantage of the essential business travel opportunities it entails.

But this is so much more than a conventional editor role alone Your core focus will be gathering and overseeing all content for their global Edition(s) - but you will also be a brand champion, a face of the business in the vast global market, and have the confidence to represent that brand either on camera via our their TV platform or on stage at our events.

The role will involve:

- Travel commitments - at least four significant trips per calendar year (non-negotiable), geared around attendance of flagship events and invaluable client site visits (relationship building), representing the brand in the global market
- Planning and managing the content and production of the monthly magazine
- Generating content for various industry articles from own research, writing and sourced comment
- Liaising with a dedicated Editorial Advisory Board and establishing great professional relationships with senior, market-leading business people to report on this dynamic and fast-moving sector
- Regularly uploading content and columns to their website
- Representing the company US brand on screen via webinars or virtual events and potentially on stage at their own US events
- Working closely with the publishing and sales teams to maximise the reach of the entire brand and associated publishing activities and the necessary revenues
- Reporting ‘live’ from key events and uploading copy to the website as responsively as possible

Further aspects of the role include:

- Identifying key industry trends and creating an annual editorial programme for this global Edition
- Working to a set style guide issued by the business/brand
- Assisting the Global Managing Editor with any additional tasks/responsibilities that ensure the smooth running of the content team
- Contributing to global based event themes and content agendas
- Other general management functions (where applicable)
- Excellent writing and interviewing skills
- Good understanding of business and international markets
- Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
- An outgoing personality, as comfortable dealing with CEOs and CFOs as with technology and exploration professionals
- No faint hearts - regular travel and time away from home, often for 10 days at a time, is imperative to the role
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable previous experience in the role of magazine editor (preferred) or at senior level, showing an ability to write, commission and process content to deadlines
- Confidence and enthusiasm to jump on-screen as a host or contributor to webinars and other video content.

The package:

- Hybrid working - option to work from home 2 days per week
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Company pension scheme
- Company bonus scheme
- 23 days annual holiday (plus 8 public holidays)
- Initial and ongoing training and support
- Regular performance reviews and feedback

Good luck

Elite Selection

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Truro

Reference ID: ES1005