Editor - Insurance Age
London, England, 
Editorial, Full time

Description

Insurance Age, the pre-eminent insurance title dedicated to the UK broking sector, is looking for an editor.

To fill the vacancy we are looking for a senior journalist/editor who can manage and motivate a highly respected team and make sure they continue to uphold a reputation as the go-to source for news, analysis and insight into the UK broking sector.

Working in a fast-paced environment delivering must read content, 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 is confident, grab the mantle of being a brand ambassador, representing Insurance Age in meetings with senior market figures - and chairing in person or online events attended by as many as 1200 people.

A bit more

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

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 four 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 an editorial budget and commissioning freelancers to contribute copy to the title.
• Experience of working on a monthly print cycle to make sure deadlines are met and the magazine hits desks of readers when it is scheduled too

The nice to haves:

• Experience of working with audio-visual media hosting podcasts or video series
• Experience of managing an editorial budget and commissioning freelancers to contribute copy to the title.
• Experience of working on a monthly print cycle to make sure deadlines are met and the magazine hits desks of readers when it is scheduled too
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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

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