Editor, INTEREST

Moneyfacts Group plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Editor for INTEREST, a publication focusing on inflation and interest rates. The successful candidate will have editorial experience in finance, strong writing skills, and the ability to analyze data. Responsibilities include coordinating teams, writing content, and developing industry contacts. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including enhanced workplace pension, 25 days of holiday, and free access to a GP.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to a GP

Training and development opportunities

Free car parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in an editorial or similar role in the financial sector.
• Ability to work with financial data and statistics.
• Familiarity with the role of the Bank of England in UK monetary policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the editorial, design and production team.
• Write and produce own content.
• Maintain and develop industry contacts.

Skills

Editorial experience

Writing skills

Ability to research

Knowledge of banking and finance

Management skills

Education

Degree in a related subject

Job description

About Us

Moneyfacts Group plc is the UK’s leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years. Moneyfacts' data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance. INTEREST is a new digital publication from Moneyfacts, using our historic data, intelligent, impartial editorial and graphs to inform readers about what is going on with interest rates. INTEREST is published every six weeks, to fit in with MPC meetings. It focuses specifically on inflation and rate setting. INTEREST seeks to identify the effects, positive or negative, interest rates have on the economy.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Editor for INTEREST to take the publication forwards. The role would suit an experienced editor or assistant editor from the banking or financial services arena. We are looking for a talented individual with a background in finance, statistics and/or financial data, who can develop this key subject area. The ideal candidate will have specialist writing skills and will be responsible not only for driving the content themes but also writing much of the content themselves.

Typical Duties

• Coordinate the editorial, design and production team
• Maintain existing and develop new industry contacts
• Identify good quality contributors
• Liaise with industry contacts to identify news stories
• Take a lead in monthly editorial meetings
• Write and produce own content

Essential Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in an editorial role, including identifying and commissioning material from contributors/readers
• Educated to Degree level, ideally in a related subject
• Previous experience working as a writer in financial fields
• Background in banking and finance
• Specialist writing skills
• Ability to work with data
• Keen interest in current affairs
• Ability to research and analyse historical data and identify trends
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the role of the Bank of England in UK monetary policy.
• Previous experience working for or with organisations such as the ONS, Bank of England, Reuters, or the Financial Times would be advantageous.
• Preferred 5-6 years experience in an editorial or similar role in industry
• Management skills, experience of overseeing/managing people

Salary

Competitive Salary, Commensurate With Skills And Experience.

Hours

Full time

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme – free access to wellbeing and support tools
• GP24 – free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP
• Group Life Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Locker rooms with showers and hairdryer
• Fully air-conditioned offices
• Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days
• Monday Motivation – Free treats on Mondays
• Access to discounted local bus travel