London Editor

London Editor - Intelligent Insurer - Insurance Group

£40-45k DOE

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and hard-working editor based in London to guide the continued success of Intelligent Insurer. You will work with the managing editor to generate unique content and develop relationships with companies in the risk-transfer and insurance space based in London.

The role would suit a journalist who has several years’ experience already under their belt writing about business or finance and who is now looking to progress their career. A broad understanding of business and finance is important, but an in-depth knowledge of this specific industry is not. The ability to moderate events and speak in public is also required.

You will also have the desire and capacity to grow within the business in tandem with our fast-growing portfolio. You will be located within commuting distance to London. International travel will be required.

About Newton Media

Newton Media Ltd is a leading publisher of business-to-business magazines, digital content and conferences in the legal, finance, and insurance sectors. Our publications, content and events are trusted by industry professionals worldwide for their timely and insightful coverage.

Our culture and our people are our most important assets. We only hire people who are a strong fit for our core values and believe in our vision. We believe that intelligent, driven and diligent people flourish in environments that prioritise trust and independence. We champion transparency, promote open discussion and welcome diverse perspectives throughout all levels at the company. We are remote-first, fully flexible and offer a range of benefits and perks to support their well-being. We also have a hub for collaborative working in Bromley, 20 minutes from London Victoria, for those that wish to use it.

What’s in it for you

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension contribution of 3%, income protection scheme, death in service insurance, shopping discounts, financial assistance programme, employee referral scheme, Techscheme, season ticket loan.
• Work/Life Balance: Unlimited holiday, hybrid or remote working (UK only), flexible working, birthday leave.
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield cash plan, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support including access to face to face counselling), cycle to work scheme, partnership with Everymind at Work.

What you’ll be doing

As London editor you will have responsibility for producing a flow of unique and high-quality content designed to enhance our offering to subscribers. You will have responsibility for creating and editing content suitable for a wide range of platforms including daily, weekly and monthly outlets, and conference newsletters and events around the world.

You will work as part of a wider editorial team covering other titles. You will need to be able to prioritise your workload and meet the demands of various team members and deadlines. You will also be asked to moderate events, ranging from intimate round table to conferences.

Responsibilities will include

• Responsible for generating unique editorial content
• Interviewing experts in the industry
• Moderate events and public speaking
• Writing a mixture of news and features
• Editing copy and managing copy flow
• Liaising with contributors
• Carry out industry research
• Train and mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you will need

You will consider attention to detail a key measure of success, have unbeatable organisational skills, and the ability to communicate with external stakeholders of all levels in a professional and friendly manner. The capability to thrive under pressure will ensure success in this role as working on multiple projects simultaneously will be required. We are looking for a tenacious team player that is confident in taking ownership of their responsibilities, but even more confident in asking for help when they need it.

Experience

• 3 years+ experience working in B2B journalism as an editor or senior reporter

Essential skills

• Be able to manage a demanding and diverse workload in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate excellent organisational abilities
• Have the ability to process vast quantities of information but always be accurate and precise in all work
• Comfortable moderating roundtable events or conferences
• At ease conducting video interviews
• Demonstrate the ability to pick up a subject matter quickly and become self-sufficient in dealing with copy flow
• Have the drive to develop the products by suggesting new and innovative platforms and ideas, and ultimately, the ability to lead certain projects
• Ability to adjust to tight deadlines
• Be able to diplomatically deal with external contacts, including senior executives, ensuring that copy is submitted on time and to high standards
• Demonstrate team working ethos
• Willing to learn
• Be able to manage several tasks concurrently
• Prepared to ‘go the extra mile’
• Diligent and accurate at all times
• Have excellent communication skills, telephone manner and excellent written English
• Willing to travel overseas

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in media, journalism or related subjects although not essential if you have subsequent career experience.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Proficient at using different IT systems including Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, website CMS’s (WordPress or similar) and able to pick up technology easily.

Most importantly..

• Be a nice, friendly and honest person with a cheerful disposition
• Be comfortable working from home