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The Actuary, Managing editor (full-time and part-time considered)

Employer
Redactive Publishing Ltd.
Location
Mix of home and office working (Clerkenwell)
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
Oct 14, 2022

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Online, Trade Publication, B2B
Discipline
Managing Editor

Job Details

Managing editor (full-time and part-time considered)

Clerkenwell, London, United Kingdom

Full Time, Experienced

The Actuary - multimedia magazine of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)

Redactive Media Group

Competitive salary

Mix of home and office working (Clerkenwell, EC1M)

The Actuary is the award-winning multimedia magazine brand of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

It is highly regarded by IFoA members and the wider actuarial profession across the globe. Published 11 times a year, online at theactuary.com and via email and social media channels, The Actuary has established a large readership and following.

 Redactive Media Group publishes The Actuary in partnership with the IFoA and is looking for a new managing editor to help us develop the magazine’s offering to members, readers and the IFoAThis exciting role will involve working with a large number of stakeholders to deliver a complex and thorough content strategy.

You will be responsible for managing the content output of the print magazine, website, job board, email communications, social media feeds and other channels, as required.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Management of external and internal editorial team members
  • Creating, commissioning and curating content for publication
  • Guiding the magazine’s designer and picture department on layout, choice of images and managing the sub-editing process
  • Effective liaison with the advertising sales team to support revenue generation
  • The creation and distribution of digital content

The managing editor will be ultimately responsible for developing high quality content for the magazine and its associated brand extensions including supplements and webinars, as well as its online resources www.theactuary.com, and www.theactuaryjobs.com

Your success will be measured by the performance of The Actuary in delivering content that members value and that achieves the communication objectives of the IFoA.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Relevant or transferrable subject knowledge and an understanding of the role of actuaries
  • An understanding of the IFoA, its mission and its initiatives
  • Excellent journalistic skills (degree level or equivalent) and proven experience as an editor with immaculate attention to detail
  • Strong client management ability and instincts
  • Hands on experience with MS Office and InDesign
  • Proven ability and knowledge of effective digital publishing, SEO and social media best practice
  • Creativity, innovation and a vision for developing media brands

Redactive is the UK’s leading publishing and content agency for membership organisations. The successful candidate will join a 115-strong team and benefit from a competitive pay and benefits package. Redactive aims to attract a diverse mix of people who have fresh, creative, and challenging ideas.

To apply for the role please send your CV along with 200-words describing why you are the ideal candidate to oversee the future of The Actuary.

Candidates short listed for interview will be asked to attend a meeting in central London in October 2022.

Company

Hello. We’re Redactive. We create brilliantly effective magazines, digital solutions and events for membership and B2B organisations to engage, influence and educate their audiences.

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