Deputy Editor

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the editorial team of _Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International_ (_HLPFI_) as deputy editor.
- HLPFI_, part of the DVV Media International portfolio, is the market-leading business-to-business publication dedicated to the international movement of heavy and oversize cargoes by all transport modes. It is read both online and in print by a wide audience of experts in the project cargo supply chain.

**Overview**

This is an exciting new role that will suit a journalist looking to take the next step in their career and delivering exclusive, authoritative and in-depth content, both online and in print.

Applicants should have a background in journalism and an interest in current affairs and B2B reporting. A willingness to develop off-diary news leads, exclusive content, build a network of contacts in the project logistics sector and sense what is newsworthy are essential requirements in this role.

You will be part of a small and dedicated team and will be required to work closely with your editorial colleagues and freelancers, as well as the brand’s commercial and operational teams.

**Key tasks will involve**:

- Managing the online publication of news - subbing press releases, following up on news stories, generating exclusive leads, interviewing, writing, proof reading and sourcing photos for daily articles on the website
- Assisting the editor with the development of premium content online, including data services
- Liaising with commercial team for the creation of any sponsored content/advertorials
- Growing and maintaining a professional presence in the industry, building a network of contacts and sharing content on social media
- Assisting the editor with the research, commissioning and subbing of features for the print magazine
- Collating news, writing features and insight pieces, sourcing photos, proof reading and assisting editor with making changes to the print magazine
- Assisting with any proof reading/copywriting required for the brand’s events - including awards category criteria
- Play a key role in the organisation of the awards entry process, helping to build the judging panel, read entries and assist the editor with the chairing of the judging sessions
- Support any other events/webinars organised by the brand
- Join daily editorial meetings and regular meetings with the whole _HLPFI_ team
- Gain a broad understanding of the sector and grow your professional network
- Travel to and represent the brand at press events, conferences and exhibitions worldwide
- Build key relationships with experts in the industry and act as an ambassador for the brand

**About you**:

- You will have the right to live and work in the UK
- Experience of working in B2B journalism
- Preferably an experience in the maritime and/or logistics industry
- A willingness to develop off-diary and exclusive news content
- You will need to be diligent, flexible, well organised and able to work independently
- You must be available to travel at the company’s request as you will be expected to travel both within the UK and internationally
- You will be able to meet strict deadlines
- A willingness to represent _HLPFI_ at public events
- Able to develop a network of contacts

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Hybrid/flexible working
- 28 days’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays
- Generous benefits including enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity leave
- Well-being - Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Mental Health First Aiders, Family Friendly Policies, Eye Test Vouchers
- Pension and life insurance
- Season ticket loan

**Notes**

DVV Media International is the UK-based subsidiary of DVV Media GmbH, specialising in media and business services across a variety of B2B markets focused on the transport and logistics sectors. Its brands include Air Cargo News, Railway Gazette, Commercial Motor, Personnel Today, Employee Benefits and Flight Global.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sutton

Expected start date: 01/06/2024