Chief Editor - leading business media in the sports & active lifestyle industry

EDM Publications GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EDM Publications GmbH is seeking a Chief Editor to oversee editorial strategy in the active lifestyle media sector. In this leadership role, you will manage content development, engage with industry leaders, and drive innovation across digital platforms while ensuring high editorial standards.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Collaborative editorial culture

Direct access to top executives

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a senior editorial or journalistic role.
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, sporting goods sectors.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all editorial content and lead a team of journalists.
• Develop a data-driven editorial calendar ensuring quality and relevance.
• Cultivate relationships with industry leaders and experts.

Kenntnisse

Editorial judgment

Market analysis

Leadership

Content innovation

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Editor - leading business media in the sports & active lifestyle industry

Chief Editor - leading business media in the sports & active lifestyle industry

Sporting Goods Intelligence Europe is the leading business media and information provider for decision-makers in the global sporting goods and active lifestyle industry (audience includes Nike, Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Patagonia, The North Face,..). We deliver weekly, independent in-depth reporting, market analysis, and exclusive insights into strategic developments among brands, retailers, and investors . With a loyal executive readership across Europe and beyond, we are known for our editorial integrity, data-driven journalism, and industry expertise.

Your Role

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Editor to lead our editorial strategy and drive the continued growth and relevance of our business media and information service in the active lifestyle industry. In this key leadership position, you will:

• Oversee all editorial content across SGI Europe and lead a team of experienced journalists and analysts
• Develop and execute a forward-looking and data-driven agenda and editorial calendar ensuring topicality, quality, and industry relevance for top industry decision makers
• Cultivate relationships with and interview industry leaders from the top sports brands, retailers, investors as well as athletes, innovators and industry experts
• Research and write B2B news, features, interviews and analyses
• Create daily newsletter and weekly and bi-monthly Email-briefings
• Collaborate with data and research teams to produce insight-rich, data-driven content
• Represent the business media at conferences, roundtables, and media events across Europe
• Work closely with commercial, product, and design teams to ensure editorial excellence and growth
• Shape the content strategy across platforms – digital, email briefings, special reports, and events

Your Profile

• Proven experience in a senior editorial or journalistic role in a leading data-driven business media or business information provider
• Analytical mindset, strong track-record with financial analysis, macro-ecomomic data, market & trend analysis, research
• Strong understanding of the fashion, retail, sporting goods, outdoor sectors (B2B perspective)
• Excellent editorial judgment, writing, and editing skills in English
• Strategic mindset with experience in digital publishing, audience engagement, and content innovation
• Leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Confident communicator with a deep interest in business trends and market intelligence

What We Offer

• A high-profile, influential role within a trusted international business media
• Direct access to top executives in the global sporting goods industry from the leading sports brands, retailers, investors and insiders
• Opportunities to shape the future of sports and active lifestyle as a leading business information provider
• A collaborative and agile editorial culture with room for innovation and ideas
• Flexible working hours and remote work options

How to Apply

Please send your application including CV, cover letter, and writing samples (in English) to:

[e-mail]

Subject: Chief Editor SGI Europe

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Information Services

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