Editor - Logistics Manager Magazine

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in UK business information publishing seeks an Editor for Logistics Manager. This senior role involves overseeing editorial content creation and direction for a B2B publication in the logistics sector. The ideal candidate has a solid background in journalism, strong editing skills, and is familiar with current industry trends. Benefits include annual leave, medical insurance, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after one year’s service

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

Season Ticket Loan

Dress down Fridays

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in journalism, preferably in B2B publishing.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple deadlines with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing editorial direction and content creation.
• Researching and writing editorial features.
• Contributing to newsletter and SEO strategies.

Skills

Researching

Writing

Editing

Communication

Organisation

Digital Awareness

Education

Degree in journalism, communications or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Content Management Systems

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28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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About the company

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.