Content Editor

Insider Media; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Insider Media in Manchester is seeking a driven journalist to join as Content Editor, working closely with the editor and deputy editor in a fast-paced, multi-platform business media environment.

You'll write in-depth features for North West Business Insider, help plan and deliver events, and build relationships with senior business leaders while developing your skills through hands-on training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• NCTJ qualification preferred, but not essential.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Writing in-depth features for North West Business Insider magazine.
• Producing timely business news and features for Insidermedia.com.
• Supporting the editor and deputy editor with planning and delivery of events.
• Reaching out to and inviting key business figures to Insider events.
• Crafting engaging and accurate synopses for Insider features and business events.
• Capturing and producing video content at events for use across digital platforms.
• Chairing high-level round table discussions with key business figures.
• Presenting live interview sessions at our flagship breakfast events.
• Representing Insider at regional business events.

Skills

Journalism

Communication

Networking

Education

NCTJ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Full Time, with reasonable flexibility and expectation of some evening events

Manchester office based (City Tower)

Are you an ambitious journalist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-platform business media environment where no two days are the same.

Working closely with the editor and deputy editor as part of a small team you’ll contribute to everything from writing compelling business stories to helping plan and deliver high-profile events. As content editor, you’ll also have the chance to develop your skills as a journalist in a future-facing publication where every member of the team is vital.

Insider runs a busy calendar of business networking events across the North West, and our editors play a central role in shaping them, from selecting speakers and judging awards to leading on-stage interviews. You’ll initially shadow the editor and deputy editor, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence and experience grow. We won’t throw you in at the deep end, we give careful thorough training. You’ll be supported with one-to-one training and mentoring to help you thrive.

We’re looking for a confident communicator who’s comfortable picking up the phone, walking into boardrooms, and building relationships with senior business leaders.

An NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential, above all, we’re looking for enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Core Responsibilities

• Writing in-depth features for North West Business Insider magazine


• Producing timely business news and features for Insidermedia.com


• Supporting the editor and deputy editor with the planning and delivery of events


• Reaching out to and inviting key business figures to attend Insider events


• Crafting engaging and accurate synopses for Insider features and business events


• Capturing and producing video content at events for use across digital platforms

Responsibilities as the role progresses

• Chairing high-level round table discussions with key business figures


• Presenting live interview sessions at our flagship breakfast events


• Representing Insider at regional business events

No two days are the same at Insider.

From writing in-depth features and chairing thought-provoking round tables, to attending prestigious awards dinners and collaborating with our sales and events teams, you'll be at the heart of our dynamic, fast-paced newsroom and business community.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.