Midlands Business Editor & Events Leader

Insider Media; Nechells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insider Media, Birmingham-based, is seeking an experienced journalist and editor to shape the Midlands Business Insider's editorial agenda and lead a small editorial team. You will commission, edit and write authoritative news, analysis and features while representing the brand across print, online and events.

You will build a regional network, mentor reporters, manage deadlines, and help grow the brand via flagship reports, tables and awards events, strengthening Insider’s standing in the

Qualifications

• Strong track record in news, magazine or multi-platform business journalism.
• Excellent news judgement, writing, commissioning and editing skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing journalists.
• Ability to engage with senior business leaders.
• Understanding of the Midlands business landscape and regional network.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and make editorial decisions independently.
• NCTJ qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the editorial direction and agenda for Midlands Business Insider.
• Commission, edit and write authoritative news, analysis, interviews, features and flagship reports.
• Cover markets including Dealmaking, Commercial Property and Manufacturing.
• Manage and mentor journalists, maintaining high editorial standards.
• Identify people, issues and trends shaping the Midlands business community.
• Act as a credible and engaging public face for Insider across the region.
• Shape and host Insider events, breakfasts, roundtables, conferences and awards.
• Develop topical themes and secure influential speakers.

Skills

News journalism

Editing

Commissioning

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Deadline management

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Insider Media, Birmingham-based, is seeking an experienced journalist and editor to shape the Midlands Business Insider's editorial agenda and lead a small editorial team. You will commission, edit and write authoritative news, analysis and features while representing the brand across print, online and events.

You will build a regional network, mentor reporters, manage deadlines, and help grow the brand via flagship reports, tables and awards events, strengthening Insider’s standing in the