About the Role
The Diplomatic Insight Media Ltd operates within the media publishing, international affairs content, editorial planning, research support, and digital communications sector. We are seeking an Editorial Strategy Director to lead editorial direction, oversee content planning, and support continued audience and business growth.
Why Join Us?
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Take a key leadership role in shaping editorial strategy, publication standards, and content operations.
Competitive Compensation
Receive a strong annual salary aligned with senior editorial and media leadership roles in Sheffield.
Professional Media Environment
Work in a structured setting that values accuracy, research quality, organisation, and clear communication.
Meaningful Business Impact
Help improve editorial quality, strengthen audience engagement, and support long-term publishing success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead editorial strategy, content planning, and publication workflows
- Oversee editorial standards, schedules, team performance, budgets, and reporting
- Coordinate with writers, editors, researchers, designers, vendors, and internal teams
- Monitor content quality, publication timelines, audience engagement, and operational risks
- Develop strategies to improve editorial performance, digital reach, and content delivery
- Support staff development, workflow improvements, and leadership planning
- Prepare senior-level reports, editorial updates, and strategic recommendations
What We Are Looking For
Experience
- Strong experience in editorial strategy, publishing, media operations, communications, journalism, research coordination, or digital content management
- Previous senior management or department-level leadership experience is preferred
- Experience working with editorial teams, researchers, content platforms, vendors, or media service clients is an advantage
Skills
- Editorial strategy leadership
- Publishing workflow management
- Content planning and research coordination
- Team leadership and stakeholder communication
- Budget monitoring and performance reporting
- Strong organisation, accuracy, and decision-making skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Media Studies, Publishing, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
- Professional certifications in editorial management, digital publishing, communications strategy, project management, or leadership are an advantage
Pay: £25,420.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
