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thegrocer.co.uk, Editor

Employer
William Reed Business Media
Location
Remote/Home & Crawley office
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Closing date
6 Jun 2022

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Food & Drink, Trade Publication, FMCG
Discipline
Editor

Job Details

Editor, thegrocer.co.uk

Who we are

We are William Reed.

We are the leading expert in the global Food & Drink industry.

From manufacturing through to retail and hospitality – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.

Our specialists are deeply engaged in their markets and are recognised as the most trusted professionals in their field.

For 160 years, our diverse portfolio of trusted brands has delivered the information our clients need, reaching audiences through outstanding digital media, insights, prestigious awards, innovative exhibitions, events and print.

Fulfilling our role in the 21st century has meant harnessing digital channels to deliver insightful journalism and high-value data to businesses the world over. Guided by our Mission & Values, our Group’s activities now include category defining digital and print media, innovative business events and conferences, prestigious awards and informative conferences. We offer compelling research and powerful insights to our customers as well as providing recruitment and e-learning solutions within our core markets.

Position

The Grocer is the award-winning flagship of the highly successful William Reed group, a family-owned business whose interests span diverse content, events, exhibitions and market research, with operations in the UK, France, the US and the Far East.

The Grocer is looking for an editor to manage the day-to-day operations and develop the strategy for its fast-growing website and wider digital output, helping to steer the UK’s biggest, most interesting and most widely respected B2B title through its continued transformation into a multi-media powerbrand

The successful applicant will be joining at an exciting time, as The Grocer is expanding its editorial team again to support the development of new content and new channels.

Requirements

We’re looking for an outstanding business journalist, who is organised, fast, and creative, with strong knowledge of digital trends, developments and tools and good people management and training skills. You’ll also need experience in commissioning, editing and promoting all forms of digital output (ie including video, podcasts and social media).

Knowledge of retail, food and drink, fast moving consumer goods, and all the myriad issues and topics The Grocer covers – the economy, health & obesity, food safety, entrepreneurship, online shopping, sustainability, technology, npd, shopper insights, sourcing and food security, pay & remuneration, commodities – is not essential, but will clearly be welcome.

Other information

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Company benefits include

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
  • Contributory Pension
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Group Income Protection
  • Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Agile Working Policy

Company

A career with William Reed offers exciting challenges within a creative, dynamic environment.

With offices in the UK, France, Singapore and the US and an ever-expanding portfolio, we offer exceptional opportunities - and a broad selection of roles and career paths - to talented candidates

Company info
Website
Location
Broadfield Park
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 9RT
United Kingdom

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