News Editor
2 weeks ago
Your mission
Due to our News Editor being promoted internally, we are looking to recruit. This is a management role with primary responsibility for keeping Utility Week at the front of the news agenda via a combination of off-diary news, first class contacts and incisive analysis. It is a fast paced and demanding role for an individual looking to make a name for themselves on the one of the biggest beats nationally. We are looking for a news editor who leads from the front and still has a hunger to deliver scoops and beat other publications to the biggest stories.
Your profile
Our ideal News Editor will have previous experience on a newsdesk with a culture of breaking off-diary news (as opposed to following up press releases). They must have strong experience of making contacts, standing up off-diary leads, developing analysis and leading the news agenda.
Ideally, they will have:
- Proven track record of breaking off diary news (a proven story-getter)Proven ability to make high level contacts and use these to break exclusive stories and write incisive analysis
- Ability to work under pressure – motivated by and committed to meeting deadlines
- Good intellectual ability as they will need to get to grips with the complexities of utilities markets and policy/regulation
- Experience of desking copy and managing reporters
Why us?
Faversham House is a multi-award winning, progressive, and independent media company with 70+ staff based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. Our modern head office is located less than an hour from London, reflecting a buzzing, growing and dynamic business against the backdrop of inspiring surroundings. The offices have undergone a major refurbishment to reflect a modern working environment focussed on collaboration and able to cope with hybrid working. Additionally, Faversham House is proud to be a B Corp, demonstrating our commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. What's more, we have one of the most collaborative working environments within the industry.
We have a hybrid working model including both home and office working, dependent on team requirements, job role and responsibilities. Our product offering includes digital and in person paid and free conferences, awards, exhibitions and bespoke digital and in person events in addition to our publishing activities. We are increasingly focused on audience generated revenues, powerful data analytics and providing our industries with the tools they need to succeed.
We are trusted by thousands of B2B professionals to deliver high-quality insight for better business decision making through our diverse portfolio of digital information and insight, and digital and in person exhibitions, conferences, and events. We operate in two key markets creating powerful connections and providing persuasive marketing solutions:
- Utilities (water, gas and electricity)
- Sustainability (businesses and organisations who want to be resource efficient and socially and environmentally responsible)
We are a purpose driven business and we aim to live our purpose and values in all we do.
Our purpose is to spark ideas and actions making positive change happen. Our values are:
- Ambitious: Be brave and achieve great things
- Creative: Think differently and try something new
- Caring: Love what you do and do what's right
About us
Faversham House is a progressive, independent media group. Some even say small, but mighty.
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