Editorial Lead

Magazine Editorial Lead & Digital Content Manager

Location: Surrey

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Company Benefits

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Role

We are seeking a Magazine Editorial Lead & Digital Content Manager to oversee content creation and digital strategy across multiple magazine brands for a leading media publishing company.

This position requires strong editorial leadership, excellent writing skills, and expertise in digital publishing to engage readers and expand online presence.

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

The role offers opportunities for international travel to industry events, networking with global professionals, and sourcing compelling editorial content worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

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

Experience Required

• NCTJ Accreditation: Essential for the role.
• Editorial Experience: Proven leadership experience in digital or magazine publishing.
• Writing & Editing: Demonstrable high-standard writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• 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 swiftly to digital trends, audience behaviors, and new technologies.

Lipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London, focusing on B2B media sales, including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio, and business intelligence.

Our clients range from start-ups to FTSE 100 and 250 companies. We support professionals at all career stages, from recent graduates to senior managers and directors seeking new opportunities.