Managing Editor — Hybrid, Multi‑Platform Leader

WILLIAM REED BUSINESS MEDIA LTD; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee the day-to-day operations of The Grocer, the UK's top B2B food publication. The role requires extensive B2B journalism and editing experience, managing a team of editors, and maintaining high editorial standards. Candidates should possess strong people management skills and a good understanding of online media. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing part-time remote work alongside office days in Gatwick or London.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cultural celebration day or birthday leave

Volunteer day for charity

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive B2B journalism and editing experience required.
• Strong commissioning, editing, and rewriting skills essential.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of The Grocer magazine.
• Ensure editorial standards are upheld in all content.
• Manage a team of editors and journalists.

Skills

B2B journalism experience

Editing skills

People management

Strong delegation skills

Knowledge of online media

Job description

A leading media company is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee the day-to-day operations of The Grocer, the UK's top B2B food publication. The role requires extensive B2B journalism and editing experience, managing a team of editors, and maintaining high editorial standards. Candidates should possess strong people management skills and a good understanding of online media. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing part-time remote work alongside office days in Gatwick or London.