Deputy Editor - Beverage Daily

William Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Long service holiday reward

Christmas office closure

Holiday purchase scheme

MeDay

Volunteering day

Hybrid and agile working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and IN

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Job summary

William Reed is seeking a Deputy Editor for BeverageDaily in London. You'll shape voice and growth, work with Senior Editor, deliver high-quality content across platforms, and build industry relationships while supporting editorial operations.

You'll identify trends, manage multimedia content including podcasts and events, and deputise for the Senior Editor when needed, helping drive engagement and brand authority.

Qualifications

• Background in digital editorial, journalism or media with a track record of high-quality content creation.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to spot compelling stories, trends and audience opportunities.
• Capacity to create and edit content across multiple formats and channels.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality editorial content across written, video, audio and digital formats
• Help develop and deliver the editorial agenda, identifying stories and opportunities
• Contribute to multimedia content including podcasts, webinars, broadcasts and event-related programming
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry contacts, sources and contributors
• Represent the brand at industry events and support content development
• Use audience insights and performance data to inform content strategy and drive engagement
• Support editorial leadership by maintaining high standards and deputising for the Senior Editor

Skills

Editorial experience

Audience engagement

Content creation across formats

Job description

Deputy Editor - BeverageDaily

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

As Deputy Editor, you'll play a key role in shaping the voice, influence and growth of BeverageDaily. Working closely with the Senior Editor, you'll deliver high-quality content that informs, challenges and engages our audience across multiple platforms. You'll help identify emerging trends, build meaningful industry relationships and contribute to the continued success and authority of the brand, while providing support across editorial operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Produce high-quality editorial content across written, video, audio and digital formats
• Help develop and deliver the editorial agenda, identifying stories, trends and opportunities that matter to our audience
• Contribute to multimedia content including podcasts, webinars, broadcasts and event-related programming
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry contacts, sources and contributors
• Represent the brand at industry events, including moderating discussions and supporting content development
• Use audience insights and performance data to inform content strategy and drive engagement
• Support editorial leadership by maintaining high standards, coordinating activity and deputising for the Senior Editor when required

What You’ll Need

• A background in digital editorial, journalism or media, with a track record of creating high-quality content
• Strong editorial judgement and the ability to spot compelling stories, emerging trends and audience opportunities
• Capability to create and edit content across multiple formats and channels
• Understanding of audience engagement, content performance metrics and digital publishing principles
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage senior industry stakeholders
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems and digital publishing tools
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & Initiatives

• Generous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees
• Long service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues
• Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days
• Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months
• MeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you
• Volunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart
• Hybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)
• Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum
• Life assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Group Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events
• Health and wellbeing support, including:
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Virtual GP service
  • Health and wellbeing resources and tools
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer
• Cycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute
• Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle