Commissioning Editor

Do you have experience in publishing? We are seeking a Commissioning Editor to lead our client s flagship magazine, website, reports, and global events.

You ll work with the Managing Editor and an experienced team to produce print and digital content, including articles, business reports, and webinars.

• Based in Dorking
• Circa £45,000 salary (negotiable) + bonus
• Monday Friday, 8:30am 5pm
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• International travel

Job specification:

• Commission, edit, format, and proofread articles for both print and online publications monthly.
• Generate creative editorial concepts for features, interviews, and digital content.
• Collaborate with authors and contributors to ensure content aligns with editorial standards.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring timely delivery to meet monthly deadlines.
• Write articles and conduct interviews for various publications.
• Curate and prepare international news for inclusion in daily and weekly newsletters.
• Conduct industry research and compile country-specific reports.
• Develop and manage regular social media campaigns, primarily on LinkedIn.
• Lead the planning, speaker coordination, and marketing efforts for international conferences and webinars.
• Travel both internationally and within the UK for editorial assignments related to the responsibilities listed above.

Person specification:

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in publishing.
• Bachelor s degree (minimum 2:1).
• Excellent writing and editing abilities, with a solid grasp of numeracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet both daily and monthly deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign).
• Eagerness to gain in-depth knowledge of a leading global industrial sector.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Additional information:

• Option for hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Health insurance

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