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Editor – 32 – 35K – London

Editor – 32 – 35K – London

 

Company

 

Our client is the leading provider of information in the career and education sectors for students worldwide. The company undertakes primary research, publishes career guides, operates a number of websites, aimed at consumers and B2B audiences, and stages student fairs, seminars and forums. They are a young, dynamic and entrepreneurial company, established in 1990, with a workforce that strives for quality, excellence and creativity.

 

Role Description

This role is suited for an enthusiastic and motivated editor to work on their successful business education website. Leading the editorial team, you will be responsible for developing and editing authoritative, engaging and compelling content for one of the world’s biggest educational websites, as well as a biannual print publication and other digital media platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and freelancers to ensure content is developed in line with market requirements to excellent standards, on budget, and on schedule. You will be capable of working individually and as part of a wider team.

The role requires an excellent understanding of the business education market, current and future trends, strong organizational and project-management skills, and the ability to manage internal and/or freelance writers.

 

Requirements

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Sound knowledge of best practice with regards to content marketing;
• Editorial experience in educational publishing, including experience of digital components;
• Knowledge of CMS (Drupal a plus);
• Solid experience with SEO;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Experience working collaboratively and flexibly within cross-functional teams;
• A good eye for detail, and a critical approach to analyzing materials, based on a good understanding of business school and prospective students’ needs;
• A solid honours degree or equivalent;
• The ability to take on demanding projects to tight deadlines;

• Thorough research skills and an ability to build expertise and a network of contacts quickly;
• The ability to convey complex messages to a diverse, international audience;
• An ability to work independently and to use initiative to work towards editorial targets and goals;
• Strong internal and external communication skills;

• Native English speaker (additional languages a plus).

 

For more information, please contact Ivy Blu on 0333 358 3241.