Managing Editor

Seagem Media Systems; Dadri; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Seagem Media Systems is seeking a Managing Editor to lead our editorial and content ecosystem across print and digital platforms. The role demands ownership of planning, quality, publishing schedules, and a robust content strategy with minimal supervision.

The candidate will drive thought leadership, oversee podcasts and video interviews, and cultivate relationships with industry bodies and senior leaders. Strong English, journalism background, and AI-aware workflows are essential.

Formación

• Senior leadership with editorial judgment and strong execution capabilities.
• Proven experience in managing editorial teams and publication deadlines.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; knowledge of business journalism.

Responsabilidades

• End-to-end production of all print and digital publications.
• Develop editorial calendars, issue themes, features and industry reports.
• Supervise research, commissioning, writing, editing, proofreading and production workflows.
• Lead editorial strategy for websites, newsletters, LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Identify trends in exhibitions, MICE, travel, technology and international markets.

Conocimientos

Editorial leadership

Team management

AI-assisted editorial

English proficiency

Content strategy

Digital publishing

Industry relations

Herramientas

CMS (e.g., WordPress)

SEO tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished, independent and highly driven Managing Editor to lead our entire editorial and content ecosystem.

The successful candidate will take complete ownership of editorial planning, content quality, publishing schedules, team management and digital content strategy across our platforms.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong editorial judgment, exceptional execution capabilities and the ability to function with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Editorial Leadership & Publications

Take end-to-end responsibility for the timely production of all print and digital publications.

Develop editorial calendars, issue themes, special features, interviews and industry reports.

Supervise research, commissioning, writing, editing, proofreading and production workflows.

Ensure high standards of journalistic accuracy, editorial integrity and professional presentation.

Independently manage deadlines and coordinate with design, production and commercial teams.

2. Digital Content & Thought Leadership

Lead editorial strategy for websites, newsletters, LinkedIn and other digital platforms.

Develop meaningful industry stories, analytical features, market insights and executive interviews.

Oversee podcasts, video interviews and digital editorial campaigns.

Identify emerging trends in exhibitions, MICE, associations, tourism, technology and international markets.

Establish an efficient, AI-enabled editorial workflow while maintaining rigorous human fact-checking and editorial oversight.

3. Industry Engagement

Cultivate relationships with exhibition organisers, industry associations, venues, government institutions and international industry bodies.

Coordinate interviews and contributions from senior industry leaders.

Represent the organisation at relevant exhibitions, conferences and industry gatherings.

Strengthen the publications' editorial influence and positioning.

4. Team Leadership & Accountability

Lead editorial staff, correspondents, content writers and editorial contributors.

Assign responsibilities, monitor productivity and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Establish editorial workflows, quality controls and measurable performance standards.

Build a culture of independent thinking, ownership and professional accountability.

5. Strategic Editorial Development

Propose new content formats, special editions, research initiatives and knowledge products.

Collaborate with the business team on commercially viable editorial properties while protecting editorial independence.

Support EEA, ALAS and other company initiatives with editorial programming and relevant content.

Present a consolidated weekly editorial performance report to the Publisher.

Desired Candidate Profile

815+ years of experience in journalism, B2B publishing, business media or specialised industry publications.

Proven experience as Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Executive Editor or Head of Content.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Strong knowledge of business journalism, industry research and digital publishing.

Experience managing editorial teams and simultaneous publication deadlines.

Familiarity with exhibitions, events, MICE, travel, hospitality or trade media will be a significant advantage.

Strong working understanding of AI-assisted editorial tools, SEO and digital content distribution.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound editorial judgment and deliver consistently without micromanagement.

Key Performance Indicators

On-time publication of all assigned editions and digital deliverables.

Editorial quality, accuracy and production efficiency.

Growth in relevant readership, engagement and editorial reach.

Quality and frequency of original industry reporting.

Team performance and deadline compliance.

Successful execution of editorial initiatives with minimal Publisher intervention.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead and shape an established industry media platform with considerable editorial independence, direct engagement with senior industry leaders and the mandate to develop a stronger, future-ready publishing organisation.