News Editor

7 days ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom William Reed Full time

Job Title: News Editor - Sector Leader

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled News Editor to lead our news agenda and drive MCA's reputation for excellence in the industry. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for sourcing, writing, and publishing daily news items, as well as follow-up analysis, insight, profiles, and interviews with key industry figures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead MCA's news agenda and present ideas and prospects to the editor at the daily editorial meeting.
  • Ensure MCA leads its rivals on breaking news and exclusives by building relationships with sector leaders through day-to-day phone calls and face-to-face contact.
  • Help shape content, both the daily digital newsletter and forthcoming mobile app, as well as conference programmes.
  • Curate and send out the daily newsletter MCA Today on a rota basis shared among the editorial team.
  • Develop key contacts at established and up-and-coming hospitality businesses, as well as suppliers and commentators, to keep abreast of developments.
  • Examine financial accounts and identify angles for news items, follow-ups, and interview questions.
  • Develop and deliver in-depth analysis and features examining brands, trends, and innovation within the sector.
  • Arrange and conduct in-depth interviews and profiles with CEOs and founders.
  • Assess data insights from key providers and identify relevant angles for reporting.
  • Use multimedia and social media to push and promote MCA content.
  • Attend MCA and external events and conferences, helping to secure speakers and panellists, and contribute ideas for events.

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience in a fast-paced journalism environment such as a regional or national newspaper, specialist magazine, or B2B title.
  • Track record of breaking news items and a hunger and energy to make a mark at MCA with a steady flow of exclusives.
  • Solid understanding of the mechanics of business, finance, economics, public markets, listed companies, investment, private equity, commercial property, executive leadership, and corporate culture.
  • Confidence networking with and interviewing senior leaders at some of the UK's biggest hospitality companies.
  • Innovative and brimming with ideas for news analysis and follow-up features, interviews, and analysis.
  • Strong presentation skills to present and interview on-stage at MCA's sector conferences and events.
  • Appreciation for the opportunities and challenges facing hospitality businesses.
  • Appetite to cultivate an in-depth knowledge of the key groups, influential brands, and emerging concepts making a mark on the sector.


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