Head of Content and Editorial

Pertemps Network Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking a writer with a journalism mindset to lead editorial content across our brands in the UK.

You will identify stories, craft commentary, and turn insights into thought leadership that readers want to read, balancing speed with quality.

If you read a lot of news, spot trends, and can work with business leaders to shape content strategy, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Background in journalism, publishing, editorial or content.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories, trends and market developments worth talking about

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

News literacy

Storytelling

Strong opinions

Education

Journalism/Publishing background

Tools

CMS

Job description

Not a content marketer. Not someone who just manages a content calendar.

A writer who's obsessed with what's happening in the world. Someone who follows the news, spots trends, has strong opinions and knows how to turn a good story into great content.

You'll lead editorial content across our brands, creating commentary, insights and thought leadership that people genuinely want to read.

The right person will probably have a background in journalism, publishing, editorial or content. More importantly, you'll be naturally curious and constantly looking for the next story.

What you'll do

• Identify stories, trends and market developments worth talking about
• Create content around breaking news, industry developments and topical issues
• Write thought leadership, opinion pieces, features, reports and insights
• Work with business leaders to turn expertise into compelling content
• Help shape the editorial direction of our brands
• Ensure we're part of the conversations that matter in our markets
• Raise the quality and impact of content across the business

About you

You might be a journalist, editor, features writer or content lead.

You'll probably:

• Read a ridiculous amount of news
• Have excellent writing and editing skills
• Be curious about business, markets and current affairs
• Know a good story when you see one
• Understand what makes people stop and read
• Be comfortable producing high-quality content at pace
• Have strong opinions and back them up

Most of all, you'll enjoy turning ideas, trends and conversations into content that gets noticed.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your life filling a content calendar.

We're looking for someone who can spot opportunities, react quickly and create content that people actually care about.