Shard Financial Media, Deputy Editor

Shard Financial Media is looking for a Deputy Editor to help manage the day-to-day running of Reward Strategy, a publication focussed on pay and reward. 

Covering all elements of the people function, including HR, benefits and pensions, Reward Strategy publishes content in-print, online and in-person. 
With exclusive access to contacts at some of the UK’s biggest brands, from Sainsbury’s to Channel 4, Deliveroo, Virgin and Benefit Cosmetics, this position offers the chance to interview influential professionals and create features that lead the agenda.

In a year when the UK economy recovers from a global pandemic, Reward Strategy’s new Deputy Editor will be at the epicentre of it all, covering the activities of those responsible for keeping employees paid and rewarded.

The Deputy Editor will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the editorial strategy of the brand.
• Creating daily news for the website and curating weekly newsletters.
• Overseeing the production of the magazine.
• Planning, editing, and commissioning copy to a high standard.
• Regularly analysing reader trends and behaviours.
• Multitasking and managing schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborating with the commercial, events and marketing teams.
• Managing publishing activities in the absence of Editor.
• For those interested to broaden their skills, the chance to take part or present live television broadcasts in a London TV studio, for our audience.

We are looking for a candidate who is NCTJ-qualified or has a BA (Hons) Journalism degree, with experience of using InDesign and at least three years’ experience in a B2B or consumer publication. Experience covering the pay and reward sector is not essential.
Salary DOE.

As an organiser of diversity award programmes and events, Shard Financial Media takes an active role in championing diversity in various industries. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

About us
Shard Financial Media has a competitive reward package, including flexible working hours and locations - we have a fantastic office opposite Borough Market, London Bridge.

We host several company socials a year, as well as celebrate events such as Employee Appreciation Day and International Women’s Day. We have a team of Mental Health First Aiders, so also support mental health initiatives such as Time to Talk Day, in addition to assisting employees with private healthcare. 

Please send a CV and covering letter explaining your enthusiasm and aptitude for the role, to Amber-Ainsley Pritchard.