Editor - Financial Publications

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Editor to shape a new digital publication focused on inflation and interest rates. This role allows for remote work with occasional office attendance in Norwich. You will lead editorial meetings, produce engaging content, and research financial trends to inform readers. If you have a background in financial journalism and a knack for storytelling through data, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial publishing sector.

Benefits

Highly Attractive Salary

Birthday Off

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Group Life Assurance

Free Car Parking

Locker Rooms with Showers

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a financial editor or assistant editor.
• Ability to convey complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial meetings and drive content themes.
• Research and analyze historical data to uncover trends.

Skills

Financial Journalism

Statistical Analysis

Content Commissioning

Strong Writing Skills

Research Skills

Education

Degree-level Education

Job description

LOCATION: REMOTE - 1 DAY A MONTH IN NORWICH

Are you passionate about finance? Do you have a knack for storytelling through statistics and up to date financial information? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at a leading publisher of retail financial product data. This data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, and our client has launched a new digital publication focused specifically on inflation and interest rates. This role can be worked on a remote basis with attendance at the office once or twice a month.

About the Role:

As Editor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of this publication. Published every six weeks, the publication leverages historical data, intelligent editorial insights, and engaging graphs to inform readers about current trends in interest rates. The role would suit an experienced editor or assistant editor in the financial field, with experience of identifying and commissioning material from contributors/readers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly editorial meetings and drive content themes.
• Write and produce your own content
• Identify good quality contributors and commission material from contributors and readers.
• Research and analyse historical data to uncover trends.
• Engage with industry contacts to generate new story ideas.

What We’re Looking For:

• A talented individual with a background in financial journalism, statistics, or financial data.
• Previous experience as a financial editor or assistant editor role, including identifying and commissioning material from contributors/readers
• Strong writing skills with the ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• Degree-level education.
• Knowledge of the Bank of England and UK monetary policy (desirable).
• Experience with organizations like the ONS, Bank of England, Reuters, or the Financial Times is a plus.

Some of the Benefits on Offer:

• A highly attractive salary and benefits package.
• Birthday off
• Enhanced workplace pension.
• Group life assurance.
• Free car parking and locker rooms with showers.
• Training and development opportunities.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in financial publishing and make a significant impact in this sector, we want to hear from you!

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