Managing Editor - The Grocer

WILLIAM REED BUSINESS MEDIA LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Managing Editor for The Grocer, the UK's top B2B publication in the Food & Drink industry. The role involves overseeing the magazine's daily operations and collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure editorial excellence. The ideal candidate should have strong journalism skills, a background in managing editorial teams, and a deep understanding of the sector. This position offers hybrid working options, allowing for flexibility in location. Competitive compensation is included.

Qualifications

• Outstanding business journalist and editor skills.
• Experience in managing editorial teams and publications.
• Strong knowledge of the food and drink industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the magazine.
• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Maintain high editorial standards and tackle new challenges.

Job description

Managing Editor

Who we are

The Grocer is the UK’s biggest, most interesting and most widely respected B2B publication, and the trusted source of the £210bn Food & Drink industry.

A multi-award-winning, multi-media powerhouse, it prides itself on its outstanding journalism, editorial integrity and creativity.

It’s the flagship of the highly successful William Reed group, a family-owned global media group, powering customer success through insight, inspiration and connection across content, events, conferences, and research in the UK, Europe, US and Far East.

Position

Full time – permanent

Location

Gatwick / London / Hybrid

The Grocer is looking for an outstanding business journalist and editor, to take responsibility for the magazine’s day-to-day operations, working alongside the Editor-in-Chief to help steer The Grocer through its continued evolution as a highly successful, fully paid-for publication.

With a 27-strong editorial team, and working across print, online and newsletter publications, this is a big job, with high standards to maintain, new challenges to tackle and new opportunities that need to be explored to ensure we meet the needs of our audience and continue to build on our legacy, which dates back to 1862.

But it’s worth it! The Grocer covers a wide range of topics – the economy, health & obesity, foo...