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Editor - Logistics Manager Magazine

Akabo Media

London

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GBP 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in publishing seeks an Editor for their B2B logistics magazine. This senior editorial position involves overseeing content direction, researching industry trends, and collaborating across digital and print formats. Ideal candidates have a strong journalistic background and are skilled in managing editorial tasks with attention to detail.

Benefits

20 days annual leave increasing to 25 after one year

Paid birthday off and 3 paid days off over Christmas

Free Private Medical Insurance & gym membership discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Social & Company events

Opportunity to travel within the UK & internationally

Season Ticket Loan

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

Strong background in B2B publishing.
Experience in writing and editing.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

Overseeing editorial direction and content creation.
Researching and writing editorial features.
Collaborating with conference producers on agendas.

Skills

Impeccable writing

Editing

Communication

Research

Organisation

Technical proficiency

Digital awareness

Performance analysis

Education

Degree in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Content Management Systems

Akabo Media is a prominent UK-based business information publishing and events company, catering to the supply chain, logistics, transport, and technology sectors.

Our diverse portfolio includes renowned publications such as Logistics Manager, Robotics & Innovation, and CiTTi magazine, alongside prestigious events like IntraLogisteX, Robotics and Automation Exhibition and Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition. We also host international conferences focusing on transport, technology, and road user charging. Our long running Supply Chain Excellence Awards further supplement our commitment to these markets.

Job Purpose

This is a senior editorial position responsible for taking over as Editor of Logistics Manager, a monthly B2B publication specialising in the supply chain and logistics sector.

The primary responsibility is overseeing the editorial direction and content creation to ensure the magazine meets its objectives and resonates with its professional readership. This includes researching, writing, editing and commissioning features; managing editorial production schedules; and maintaining high standards of editorial quality and accuracy.

You will need to stay abreast of key industry trends, develop ideas for editorial campaigns, and play a pivotal role in shaping the title's evolution across print and digital formats.

Ideally, you will have a background in B2B publishing within relevant industry sectors.

Responsibilities

Researching and writing editorial features, including interviews with industry leaders and sourcing images
Writing daily news for print and online, with comment, image sourcing and fact-checking
Contributing to the editorial direction across print, digital and multimedia channels
Approving and signing off editorial newsletters across varying frequencies
Monitoring performance metrics such as page views, engagement rates and newsletter open rates
Flat planning, sub-editing, cutting to fit, proofreading and approving editorial pages for print
Researching topics, sourcing speakers and moderating webinars
Collaborating with our conference producers on agendas and hosting sessions
Attending and reporting on exhibitions, conferences and award ceremonies
Creating and managing the magazine’s social media output
Contributing to newsletter and SEO strategies to support digital growth
Representing the brand at industry events and roundtables
Supporting editorial planning and promotion of the Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Collaborating with commercial and marketing teams on sponsored content and editorial partnerships
Supporting the creation of multimedia content including video interviews
Education: Degree in journalism, communications or a related field
Experience: Strong background in journalism, preferably in B2B publishing
Editorial expertise: Impeccable writing, editing and grammar skills
Communication and research: Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to a professional audience
Organisation: Skilled at managing multiple deadlines with a high attention to detail
Production knowledge: Experience in flat planning and editing publications
Technical: Proficient in MS Office, Adobe InDesign and Content Management Systems
Digital awareness: Familiarity with social media and SEO best practices
Analytics: Confidence using performance metrics to inform content strategy
Industry knowledge (desirable): Understanding of supply chain and logistics sector

What we offer

20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after one year’s service.
Plus, paid birthday off and 3 paid days off over Christmas.
Free Private Medical Insurance & gym membership discounts.
Free Employee Assistance Programme.
Social & Company events.
Modern office near London Bridge.
Opportunity to travel within the UK & internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc).
Season Ticket Loan.
Dress down Fridays.
Training & development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.

Interested?

Please send your CV and covering letter to anneke.thomas@akabomedia.co.uk

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Events Services

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