Insurance Post Editor

London, England, United Kingdom

Editorial, Full time

Description

Insurance Post, the leading insurance publication, is looking for an editor.

This role has been filled internally for the previous three incumbents [2003 – 2022] so it is rare that this position gets advertised externally making this a genuine once in a career opportunity.

To fill the vacancy we are looking for a senior journalist/editor who can manage and motivate the highly touted group of journalists that were runners-up in the B2B editorial team of the year category at the 2021 AOP Digital Publishing Awards, and now want to go one better.

Working in a fast-paced environment delivering news, analysis, data and research content about a constantly moving and essential business sector, the ideal candidate will have the drive, ambition, and hunger to make a real difference in what is one of Infopro Digital’s flagship UK brands.

Someone who can curate and help deliver the most invaluable “must read, listen or watch content” ahead of our competition through our various channels.

Someone who is confident, grab the mantle of being a brand ambassador, representing Insurance Post in meetings with senior market figures - and chairing in person or online events attended by as many as 1600 people.

A bit more

At Insurance Post we believe information gives you an edge, particularly in complex markets. That’s why we cover UK insurance and risk management space better than anyone else – it helps our readers make the right business decisions.

It is no coincidence that four of five candidates for the Headlinemoney General Insurance Journalist of the Year (B2B) 2022 were shortlisted for work on Insurance Post. It might be over 180 years old, but Insurance Post continues to maintain its standing as the UK’s most trusted source of in-depth insight, data and analysis on all aspects of the UK insurance industry.

Requirements

The essentials:

• You need to be a great communicator and enjoy networking with the communities that make up your title’s readership.
• You must also have an eye for detail and deep understanding of how to meet the information needs of these readers.
• At least five years’ experience working on B2B titles; although these do not have to have been consecutive due to career break/change in jobs
• Experience of managing other journalists whether on a full time basis or deputising for someone else.
• Previously employed as a ‘function’ editor (e.g news editor; features editor etc …) or as a deputy editor.
• Experience of chairing live in person events such as roundtables or conferences.
• Experience of working with internal employees and/or external third parties on data/research projects.
• Experience of working with audio-visual media hosting podcasts or video series
• Experience of managing and/or working with data journalists.
• Experience of managing an editorial budget and commissioning freelancers to contribute copy to the title.

The nice to haves:

• Experience of working with audio-visual media hosting podcasts or video series
• Experience of managing and/or working with data journalists.
• Experience of managing an editorial budget and commissioning freelancers to contribute copy to the title.

Benefits

Where you’ll work

• This role is based in London
• Prefer to work from home some of the time? Not a problem. We have plenty of options for your work preferences.
• A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
• Take your birthday off…on us
• Access to our Group pension plan, life assurance, private medical & dental insurance, retail discounts, and much more
• Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling.
• Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
• Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others

What you’ll get

Our global employee benefits include:

In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working based on employee needs.
• 25 days annual leave (rising up to 30 days)
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bonusly employee recognition
• Employee discount scheme
• Onsite monthly chair massage
• Eye-care Vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Agile/remote working
• Additional life assurance
• Bike to work
• Buying holiday
• Dental insurance
• Add partner to gym membership
• Health cash plan