Editorial Lead

Lipton Media; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media publishing business in Surrey is seeking a Magazine Editorial Lead & Digital Content Manager to oversee content creation and digital strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial leadership and writing skills, along with expertise in digital publishing. This role involves managing digital content, newsletters, and social media, with opportunities for international travel to key industry events. Exceptional candidates with NCTJ accreditation and B2B publishing experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• NCTJ Accreditation is essential for the role.
• Proven experience in editorial leadership within digital or magazine publishing.
• Demonstrable expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content creation and production across multiple digital magazines.
• Write, commission, and edit engaging feature articles and industry news.
• Lead the creation and distribution of newsletters, ensuring engaging content.
• Develop and manage social media content, collaborating with marketing.
• Oversee website content updates, ensuring frequent news and feature articles.
• Plan, coordinate, and host webinars with internal teams and contributors.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Writing skills

Digital publishing expertise

Content management

Adaptability

Education

Degree in journalism, communications, English or related field

Job description

Surrey

£35,000 – £40,000 + Excellent Company Benefits

Hybrid

The Role

We are looking for a Magazine Editorial Lead & Digital Content Manager to oversee content creation and digital strategy across multiple magazine brands on behalf of a leading media publishing business.

This role requires strong editorial leadership, excellent writing skills, and expertise in digital publishing to engage their readership and grow their online presence.

You will be responsible for producing, managing, and optimising digital content, including webinars, newsletters, social media posts, website news stories, and digital magazine editions.

Additionally, this role offers opportunities for international travel, enabling you to attend key industry events, network with global professionals, and source compelling editorial content from around the world.

Core Responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership: Oversee content creation and production across multiple digital magazines, ensuring high editorial standards.
• Content Production: Write, commission, and edit engaging feature articles, industry news, and thought leadership pieces for online platforms.
• Newsletter Management: Lead the creation and distribution of newsletters, ensuring relevant and engaging content.
• Social Media Strategy: Develop and manage content for social media platforms, collaborating with marketing to enhance audience engagement.
• Website Updates: Oversee website content, ensuring frequent news updates, feature articles, and industry coverage.
• Webinar Production: Plan, coordinate, and host webinars, working with internal teams and external contributors.

Experience Required

• NCTJ Accreditation: This is essential for the role.
• Editorial Experience: Proven experience in editorial leadership within digital or magazine publishing.
• Writing & Editing: Demonstrable expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading content to a high standard.
• Education: Degree in journalism, communications, English or related field is desirable but not essential.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in B2B publishing, trade journalism, or industry‑specific media is highly desirable.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond quickly to evolving digital trends, audience behaviours, and new technologies.