Editor

**Editor**
**South East Business Insider**
**Location: Reading (on-site)**

Insider Media Ltd, the UK’s largest regional B2B media company, is looking for a journalist with a passion for print to join as Editor of the newest addition to its portfolio of publications.

The role is varied and interesting and the successful applicant must be capable of writing well-informed articles for Insider’s market-leading business magazine. The role also involves interviewing successful senior business leaders and company owners, as well as analysing and reporting on all aspects of business and how it is evolving and developing within the South East of England.

To succeed in this role, you should be comfortable speaking in front of an audience as the Editor is required not only to represent Insider at events but also to host and chair a range of events such as breakfasts and round-table discussions with smaller groups of business people.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for an ambitious individual keen to develop a career in business journalism and take ownership of a print title.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Feature writing for South East Business Insider. Demonstrating a strong awareness of complex business issues and conveying information that is of benefit to company directors, owners and senior business leaders.
- Organising, chairing, presenting and writing articles post-events such as round-table discussions, networking events, panel debates and black-tie dinners.
- Building contacts, developing and maintaining relationships with the business community.
- Contributing new ideas and features that are commercially viable.
- Working closely with the Membership team to increase awareness and grow the readership.

**The successful applicant will**
- Have 5+ years journalism experience in a relevant role. Ideally with knowledge of writing for a sophisticated business audience.
- Have a strong understanding of business and finance concepts and the ability to communicate authoritatively on those issues.
- Ideally have a degree or a journalism qualification.
- Be a highly organised individual able to prioritise the events and editorial workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Be creative and forthcoming with new ideas and features.

**What we offer**:

- An excellent remuneration package for the right applicant.
- Personal development plan to ensure you continue to develop your career.
- 25 days of holiday per year.
- The autonomy and agency to write about business issues that you are passionate about.

To apply, send your full CV, covering letter and three articles that you feel best showcase your writing skills to Miri Thomas, Group Editorial Director.

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Journalism: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 31/01/2023