Managing editor (maternity cover), People Management

Job title:

Managing editor (maternity cover), People Management

Company

Haymarket Media Group

Job description

Job Description:OverviewStart Date: June 2025Contract Length – Maternity Cover approx 12 monthsAbout the rolePeople Management, one of the largest B2B brands in the UK, requires a managing editor on maternity cover to support the editorial team and contribute to the development of its award-winning content. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business journalist who has worked on a busy editorial team and wants to further their career covering one of the fastest-moving and most dynamic editorial topics at present (the world of work and the HR profession).ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities

• Contributing ideas to People Management’s magazine and website, based on your understanding of the news agenda and the pain points of the audience
• Aiding the development of the brand as it transitions to a quarterly print model, with particular responsibility for developing Shorthand-based online reports to become high-quality editorial products
• Playing a full role in the development of the magazine – writing articles where required, subbing and proofing pages, contributing to the creative discussion and the briefing of designers and writers, sampling and improving copy in detail
• Taking daily responsibility for the PM website and ensuring it is updated to a high journalistic and creative standard
• Overseeing use of PM’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook) and ensuring they are being used frequently and effectively to promote content, events and other items as required
• Contributing to the development of the People Management email newsletter and ensuring it is produced on time every day
• Speaking to clients at the CIPD and maintaining a dialogue with them about the PM brand as required
• Contributing to commercial events and products as required
• Supporting the editor in setting a strategic vision for the brand and in managing staff where required
• Building a network of useful contacts for the brand and a working knowledge of the macro environment affecting readers
• Liaising with readers to resolve their queries and escalating them when required

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum CriteriaYour skills, experience and knowledge/ Minimum role criteria

• Experience in a multi-channel B2B editorial team
• A proven track record of excellent in writing, commissioning copy, development of digital products and (ideally) magazine production
• The ability to generate ideas for a multi-platform editorial brand, and a strong view on what constitutes good business journalism across channels
• An understanding of and interest in business affairs
• Experience of writing for the web and managing digital products
• Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post.Why work with us?Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.Our benefits include:25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ daysFlexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitmentsGenerous contributory pension schemeHealth Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and moreMore about working for HaymarketPutting social and environmental responsibility at the forefront of our business we have aligned our current sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face-time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration, we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice.Haymarket is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.

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Location

London

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:38:06 GMT

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