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Do you have experience in publishing? We are seeking a Senior 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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