Editorial & Program Lead

EC-Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EC-Council, the world’s leading cybersecurity certification body, seeks a content leader to drive UK content operations from London. This editorial role shapes strategy, oversees events, reports, and thought leadership, and strengthens the brand voice across cyber, AI, and emerging tech risks.

You will own the content plan, partner with CEO, marketing and design teams, and elevate engagement within the London market and beyond. Significant autonomy from day one is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in editorial, content & community.
• Strong editorial/journalistic background, ideally in/near insurance market.
• Existing network in London insurance market and sense of its dynamics.
• Nose for emerging, underreported stories and trends.
• Self-starter: independent, organized and trustworthy.
• Comfortable using AI tools for content work.

Responsibilities

• Own content strategy and editorial calendar for 6–12 months.
• Evolve editorial direction as cyber expands into AI and tech risk.
• Final say on content, collaborating with CEO and teams.
• Plan and run webinars, masterclasses, panels with educational focus.
• Source speakers, build lasting relationships regionally and beyond.
• Commission and produce exclusive interviews and reports.
• Launch and edit an online magazine on technology risk.

Skills

Editorial experience

Content strategy

Community building

UK market knowledge

AI tools familiarity

Networking

Education

Bachelor's in journalism/communications

Tools

AI tools

Job description

EC-Council is the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification body. Operating in over 170 countries, we are the owner and developer of globally recognized cybersecurity certification programs. We have trained and certified more than 400,000 information security professionals worldwide, helping shape the global cybersecurity workforce.

Role Overview

As the market becomes increasingly technical, our community needs to evolve with it. This is a newly created role responsible for leading and managing our UK content operation. This is an editorial and content leadership position, rather than a commercial role. You will define the editorial strategy and oversee a range of content initiatives, including online events, industry reports, interviews, and thought leadership. Your work will help strengthen our brand voice and build engagement within the London market and beyond. You will have significant ownership and autonomy from day one, with responsibility for setting the content strategy, making editorial decisions, and representing the brand externally. You will work closely with the Leaders, marketing, and design teams to deliver high-quality, impactful content.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the content strategy and editorial calendar, building and executing a six to twelve month plan.
• Set and evolve the editorial direction as we broaden from cyber into AI and emerging technology risk.
• Have the final say on content, working collaboratively and conversationally with the CEO.

Online Events

• Plan and run webinars, masterclasses and panel discussions with an educational focus, rather than a sponsorship-led one.
• Source speakers and panelists through your own network and ours, building lasting relationships along the way.
• Over time, explore regional and emerging-market formats (for example the UAE or Latin America), not only London and New York.

Exclusive Content & Thought Leadership

• Commission and produce exclusive interviews with industry leaders.
• Create special and technical reports, including regulation and continuing-education pieces, using qualitative interviews and, where useful, third-party-run surveys.
• Launch and edit an online magazine (quarterly or twice-yearly) with a broad “technology risk” remit spanning cyber, AI and emerging risks.
• Repurpose content across formats - write-ups, social carousels, podcasts - to maximise reach.
• Support the CEO's industry-leader podcast: shaping topics, preparing sessions and packaging the output.

Community & Network

• Grow the community and engagement that feed our membership, leading with content rather than paid campaigns alone.
• Build lasting relationships across the insurance industry and with cyber and AI vendors who want a stage in front of an insurance audience.
• Act as the external face of the brand.

Required Qualifications And Skills

This is not a commercial or sales role, and it is not a news desk. We are not chasing breaking news, scoops or job moves - that ground is well covered elsewhere. “Exclusive content” here means original interviews, and reports and pieces that only the company will have. Commercial elements, such as any future sponsorship plans, sit outside this role, and day-to-day execution (social, email, design) is handled by our marketing team.

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience into editorial, content & community.
• A strong editorial, journalism or content background, ideally in or close to the insurance market.
• An existing network in the (London) insurance market and a good feel for its dynamics.
• A nose for emerging, underreported stories and trends that will bring brand visibility.
• A self-starter: independent, organized and trustworthy, comfortable owning a plan and making it happen.
• Comfortable working with AI tools as part of day-to-day content work.
• Familiarity with cyber insurance, or with cyber and technology risk more broadly - a real plus, given the niche.
• Experience producing multi-format content across events, reports, social and podcasts.
• Experience building relationships with vendors and partners.

About Our Culture

EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.

Additional Information

EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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