Editor Computing DE

The Channel Company; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading data-driven solutions firm is seeking an Editor to join its EMEA editorial team in Germany. The role involves producing news, interviews, and analyses in the German IT market. Ideal candidates will have bilingual proficiency in German, strong news writing skills, and an understanding of the local market. This position offers remote working options and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Tailored training and induction plan

Regular recognition rewards

International temporary remote working

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in an editorial role, especially in B2B IT.
• Ability to research and produce breaking news stories.
• Experience in presenting at conferences or webinars.

Aufgaben

• Drive the news agenda and edit online content.
• Manage daily and weekly newsletters.
• Produce exclusive stories to distinguish Computing DE.
• Interview senior executives for publication.
• Present at industry conferences.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual or native German

In-depth knowledge of the German IT market

Strong news writing

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Jobbeschreibung

The Channel Company is the global leader in data-driven growth acceleration solutions and services for the IT channel. With 40+ years of channel expertise and a premier portfolio of editorial brands, marketing and event services, and strategic consulting, we help technology vendors, solution providers, and IT decision-makers worldwide unlock better business outcomes.

Our global audience of technology decision-makers rely on our trusted portfolio of digital publications to stay current with technology news and trends. Channel-focused marketing, in-demand events, partner program enablement, leadership networks, and dedicated consultants empower channel leaders with insights, connections, and strategies that propel success in the IT channel.

The Channel Company values differences because they enhance dynamic teams. We know that the confidence gap can get in the way of connecting with the best candidates. Please do not hesitate to apply – we would be honored to connect with you.

Role Overview :

Computing DE is seeking a talented and hard-working Editor to establish its EMEA editorial team.

Computing is a leading B2B IT title in the UK, serving IT leaders for more than 50 years. It is a key voice in the end-user market.

You will be responsible for creating and leading editorial content in Germany, and growing the brand over time. This will involve producing a wide range of content including news, interviews and in-depth analysis. This content will be published on German-language sites, so a bilingual or native level of German is necessary to successfully fill this role.

You will be an organised editor who has self-initiative and a drive to plan, research and write breaking news and features.

As the Editor for a leading B2B IT brand, your role will also include :

• Finding and writing news, interviews and features
• Adapting global stories written by your colleagues in the USA, UK and elsewhere for your market
• Presenting : This could include presenting in-person to audiences at Computing conferences or digital webinars. Therefore, presenting or broadcast experience is preferable.

In-depth knowledge of the German IT market is essential.

The attributes of an influential Editor, including the highest levels of literacy, articulation and perseverance, as well as the ability to work well as part of a small but dedicated team, are essential.

Main Responsibilities :

• Drive the news agenda, write and edit online content and raise the portfolio's digital and newsletter brands
• Manage the daily and weekly newsletters
• The ability to understand Computing’s audience and their issues, and build a network of valuable contacts
• Think strategically about the content your audience needs
• Represent the brand at industry conferences and other events
• Some event chairing (physical and virtual) may be required
• Off-diary content-gathering skills, paired with strong news writing
• Devise several stories a day that are valuable to Computing’s audience of IT end-users
• Deliver regular exclusive stories to help distinguish Computing DE from its competitors
• Interview senior executives, both face-to-face and online, for publication
• Cover regional conferences of the big technology vendors, including Microsoft, AWS and SAP, either digitally or face to face. This may occasionally require working outside normal office hours
• Produce short and long-form analyses of key trends and market shifts in your area of responsibility
• Present and / or provide a voiceover for video, participate in podcasts and chair events - with appropriate training
• Distribute stories on social media – including your own account
• Monitor the competition to ensure Computing DE stays ahead.

What Is On Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing business with lots of opportunities to influence.
• International Temporary Remote Working- Up to 30 working days of allowance for work from another country.
• A tailored training and induction plan - we want you to succeed!
• Regular recognition rewards - be recognized and rewarded for day-to-day actions where you go above and beyond, and consistently deliver
• The opportunity to work within a globally diverse team
• The opportunity to learn new skills in an ever-changing and adaptable business support line.