Oversee the production of all features content, including planning and allocating features to writers, and commissioning freelancers
Edit the bulk of our features content, and come up with a plan each month for distributing the rest of the editing to other senior members of the team
Lead the monthly features planning meeting, and design meeting
Contribute ideas and content to the weekly digital schedule
Develop and manage a network of top-class freelancers
Keep the editorial planner up to date, and advise production/art/commercial of any changes
Ensure all writers are well briefed and copy robustly edited for accuracy and legality
Ensure the features section covers a breadth of sectors and determine which subjects should be covered, in which depth
Continually improve the quality of our content, ensuring it is written concisely, and with a business audience in mind
Work with the production team and digital editor to optimise headlines for effectiveness, and ensure all copy is published according to house style and the highest standards of spelling, grammar and writing style
Work with the art team to ensure all content is presented to the highest standard, coming up with new design and layout ideas across print and digital
Lead the annual 30 Under 30 project
Support with news writing/editing as required, including newsletter shifts
Curate and lead the monthly Spotlight on Sustainabilty newsletter
Assist the team in covering both UK-based and international trade shows
Job Skills/Competencies Required
NCTJ qualification, or equivalent journalism training or experience
Effective people management
Ability to write, commission, edit and proof copy to a high standard
