Senior Editor B2B, WatchPro

ITP Media Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Senior Editor to elevate the WatchPro brand. This exciting role involves leading the editorial strategy across print, digital, and multimedia platforms, crafting engaging content that resonates with luxury audiences. You will manage a dynamic team, leveraging analytics and SEO to refine content strategies while representing the brand at major events. If you have a passion for storytelling and a track record in B2B media, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior editorial or Editor role.
• Hands-on multimedia experience across digital, social, and print.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial strategy for WatchPro across all platforms.
• Manage and edit WatchPro's monthly print editions.
• Produce engaging features and daily news articles.

Skills

Team leadership

Editorial judgment

Writing and editing skills

Multimedia experience

SEO knowledge

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

CMS platforms

SEO tools

Analytics dashboards

Social publishing systems

Job description

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Job Description
ITP Media Group, stands as a dynamic forward-thinking player in the media industry, dedicated to creating impactful content that resonates with audiences worldwide. We produce a range of business-to-business websites, magazines, and events focused on luxury fashion and jewellery, healthcare, hospitality, and catering for professionals.

ITP Media Group is seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Editor to lead the prestigious WatchPro brand into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in building and scaling luxury or B2B media titles, with a particular understanding of how to deliver engaging news content across print, digital and multimedia platforms. This is a pivotal role for a leader with a bold editorial vision, a passion for breaking industry news, and a track record of innovation in new media.

Requirements

• Lead the editorial strategy and vision for WatchPro across all platforms - digital, print, multimedia and events - in both UK and US markets
• Manage and edit WatchPro's monthly print editions, adhering to tight deadlines
• Produce engaging features, analysis and commentary on key industry topics and company news
• Source and write multiple daily news articles for WatchPro websites
• Compile daily email news alert sent to all WatchPro subscribers
• Craft and evolve WatchPro's unique editorial voice, aligning with its luxury positioning and deep industry authority
• Use audience analytics, SEO, and performance metrics to refine content strategies and increase engagement
• Generate new ideas for editorial and commercial initiatives
• Collaborate with Digital Editor, as well as commercial and branded content teams, to deliver compelling, editorially sound sponsored campaigns
• Organisation and execution of annual awards programmes and networking even
• Represent WatchPro as a brand ambassador at major industry events, product launches, and watch fairs worldwide

Skills/Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• At least five years in a senior editorial or Editor role
• Team leadership and staff management
• Hands-on multimedia experience (digital, social, video, print).
• Strong editorial judgment, writing, and editing skills
• Hands-on experience with CMS platforms, SEO tools, analytics dashboards, and social publishing systems.
• Comfortable managing editorial budgets
• Confident public speaker and networker, with strong industry connections. Experience working on a large, international luxury brand
• Experience analysing and interpreting data to inform content creation and editorial strategy
• Proven record of digital audience growth

Behavioural Competencies:

• Creative and Innovative - brings fresh ideas for content formats and audience engagement
• Digitally Native - lives and breathes social trends, audio storytelling, and short-form content
• Strategic Thinker - sees the big picture and aligns editorial strategy with business goals
• Energetic Leader - inspires and energises a fast-moving, collaborative team
• Brand-Obsessed - understands how to translate WatchPro's luxury heritage into modern media formats
• Flexible and Agile - thrives in a fast-paced media environment where priorities shift rapidly