Global Marine Editor & Editorial Leader

Informa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great community

Volunteer days

Career development

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

ShareMatch scheme

Job summary

Informa, via IBI, seeks an experienced Editor to lead editorial strategy and content across print, digital, and live platforms. The role oversees a small in-house team and a global network of contributors, shaping long-term vision while representing the brand at international events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in editorial leadership, strong multi-platform expertise, and excellent communication, with willingness to travel for key industry shows.

Qualifications

• First-hand media experience in the leisure marine sector.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in editorial leadership.
• Proven leadership of editorial teams across print, digital, and events.
• Strong editing, writing, and commissioning skills.
• Confident public speaker; experienced at hosting events.
• Experience managing journalists and international contributors.
• Ability to build relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Excellent communicator and team leader.
• Highly organized with strong deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute IBI’s editorial strategy across print, digital, and events.
• Oversee planning, commissioning, editing, and production of outputs.
• Lead and mentor a small editorial team including Digital Editor and Deputy Editor.
• Coordinate a network of international contributors and freelancers.
• Represent the brand at major boat shows and industry events.
• Build relationships with senior industry leaders and decision-makers.
• Travel to international events as required.
• Lead the editorial input for conferences and awards.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Team management

Multi-platform content

Editing and commissioning

Public speaking

Journalist management

Contributor relations

Executive relationship building

International travel

Communication & organisation

Job description

Informa, via IBI, seeks an experienced Editor to lead editorial strategy and content across print, digital, and live platforms. The role oversees a small in-house team and a global network of contributors, shaping long-term vision while representing the brand at international events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in editorial leadership, strong multi-platform expertise, and excellent communication, with willingness to travel for key industry shows.