Senior Editor at Retail Insights

Retail Insights; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Editor to build a top physical magazine within the Insurtech sector. The role involves researching, writing, and editing content while collaborating closely with the CEO. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in media, a relevant degree, and exceptional writing skills.

Benefits

Unlimited growth potential

Operational experience in a scale-up

Close collaboration with CEO

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a magazine or media company.
• UK work permit required.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching industry-related topics and story ideas.
• Interviewing relevant people.
• Copywriting, writing, editing, and proofreading magazine content.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Creativity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or related field

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated, and driven people? Are you curious or passionate about finding or creating great stories and content? If so, you might be our Senior Editor.

About us

Retail Insights is Northern Europe’s leading retail forum. We strengthen the retail ecosystem by building a platform for insights, inspiration, and networking, connecting more than 3,000 leaders yearly from over 15 countries.

Retail Insights is part of United Media, which focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, and more. To date, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one.

What we offer you

As our Senior Editor, you will have the unique opportunity to help build the greatest brand within Insurtech. We provide ownership of our magazines and aim to push you out of your comfort zone. You will work at our HQ in London, and to ensure continuous growth, we offer:

• An opportunity to gain operational experience in a scale-up where your work and results are highly tangible and impactful to the business.
• Close collaboration with our CEO.
• Unlimited growth potential within the company—our track record shows strong internal promotions.

Your Responsibilities

Your role is to build the top physical magazine, which includes:

• Researching industry-related topics and story ideas.
• Interviewing relevant people.
• Copywriting, writing, editing, and proofreading magazine content.
• Assembling the magazine, including photos, design, and artwork (with support from our Graphic Designer).

What we expect from you

You should possess an outstanding work ethic, a high sense of urgency, relentless drive, and a desire to excel. You take ownership, are proactive, and follow through on commitments. Humility and passion for building and executing new businesses are essential. Additionally, you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree with excellent results, preferably in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of outstanding performance in a magazine or media company.
• A UK work permit.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and creative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to structure and prioritize your work.

Start date

Flexible

Work is Monday to Friday at our office next to Victoria Station; remote work is not offered.

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