Regional Editor

Walker Lovell; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services provider in the UK is looking for a Global Recruitment Director to oversee their regional metals coverage. This senior role involves leading a team, ensuring editorial quality, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Candidates should have strong experience in commodities journalism and proven leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing editorial teams is essential.
• Understanding of price discovery and methodologies important.
• Metals expertise ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of reporters covering metals markets.
• Oversee editorial quality and compliance in price assessments.
• Build relationships with senior market participants.

Skills

Strong editorial experience in commodities

Proven leadership ability

Confident external communicator

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Global Recruitment Director - Market Intelligence | Information Services | Data & Analytics

Regional Metals Editor - EMEA

London | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

Lead Editorial Coverage of Fast-Moving Metals Markets Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Are you an experienced editor with a strong background in commodities or financial journalism? This is your chance to lead regional metals coverage at a globally recognised price reporting agency, influencing how markets operate and trade across the EMEA region.

The Role

As Regional Metals Editor - EMEA, you’ll oversee a talented team of 5–6 reporters covering both primary and recycled metals markets. This is a senior editorial leadership role where you’ll balance hands-on oversight with big-picture strategy - ensuring trusted benchmarks, growing adoption, and driving visibility across international markets.

Your influence will extend beyond the newsroom, as you engage directly with senior industry stakeholders, represent the business at key events, and collaborate with colleagues around the globe.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 reporters covering metals markets across EMEA
• Oversee editorial quality, transparency and compliance in price assessments
• Build and strengthen relationships with senior market participants to drive benchmark adoption
• Work closely with peers in other regions to deliver a cohesive global editorial strategy
• Develop your team’s expertise and ensure ongoing professional growth
• Represent the organisation at conferences, client meetings, and industry forums

What You Bring

• Strong editorial experience in commodities, business, or financial journalism (metals expertise ideal but not essential)
• Proven leadership ability, with experience developing and managing editorial teams
• Understanding of price discovery, methodologies and the role of benchmarks in global trade
• Confident external communicator with a track record of stakeholder engagement
• Ability to balance editorial integrity with commercial and strategic priorities
• A collaborative and international mindset

Why This Role?

• Strategic Impact - Shape benchmarks that underpin trade across EMEA metals markets
• Leadership - Take ownership of a skilled team and develop the next generation of editorial talent
• Regional Reach - Gain exposure across diverse markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
• Growth - Join an organisation committed to innovation, expertise and career development

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Writing/Editing

Industries: Wholesale Metals and Minerals, Information Services, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics