This is primarily an office-based role, with the option to work from home for up to six days each month.
Our office is in a rural location, so you'll need a full driving licence and access to your own car. Unfortunately, this role isn't suitable for applicants who rely on public transport.
Company Description
Electronic Specifier is home to a family of technology publications covering everything from electronics and automation to IoT, procurement and startups. Our audiences include engineers, technical decision-makers, founders, project managers, procurement professionals and business leaders across a wide range of industries.
We're a growing, independent business, which means you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one. We encourage new ideas, value initiative, and give people the freedom to shape their role and develop their career as we continue to grow.
About the Role
As Editor, you'll be responsible for planning, commissioning, writing and editing content across our website, newsletters, digital magazines and event publications. You'll own the editorial calendar, identify stories that matter to our audience, and ensure everything we publish is accurate, engaging and aligned with the brand.
You'll work closely with our writers, designers, marketing team and commercial colleagues to deliver high-quality content that reflects the latest developments across the industries we cover. You'll also help maintain our editorial standards by reviewing copy, providing feedback to contributors, and continually looking for ways to improve the quality and performance of our content.
Duties include:
- Set and own the editorial vision, voice, and strategy for Startups Magazine, as well as contributing similarly to both Electronic Specifier and Procurement Pro titles.
- Support with long-term content planning across print, digital, podcast, events, and social channels
- Define and uphold editorial standards company-wide, including commissioning frameworks, tone of voice, and ethical guidelines
- Identify emerging industry trends in tech and audience needs, translating them into editorial priorities
- Approve and oversee major editorial projects and content campaigns
- Establish processes for editorial planning, production, and quality assurance
- Work at a senior level with sales, marketing, and events leadership to align editorial output with commercial objectives, contributing to regular development meetings
- Lead the development of new revenue-generating editorial products, including whitepapers, sponsored series, webinars, and branded content
- Drive audience growth and engagement across all platforms, reporting to Managing Editor on KPIs and performance
- Contribute to the company’s SEO strategy, setting targets, directing technical and editorial SEO priorities, and ensuring performance is tracked and reported at a senior level
- Act as the public face and authoritative editorial voice of the company across the industry, for all publications. Including online.
- Represent the company at the highest-profile industry events, trade shows, and media forums, domestically and internationally.
- Chair and moderate events and panels, as well as conducting video interviews.
- Cultivate senior-level relationships with industry leaders, analysts, associations, and commercial partners
- Contribute editorial commentary and by-lined content to elevate the company’s profile in the wider media landscape
Good to have
- InDesign knowledge
- Knowledge of electronics/technology
- Moderating Experience
Need to have
- Flat plan experience
- Video interview experience
- Good with travel
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Drive / access to car (remote office)
Company Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Option to work from home up to 6 days each month
- Anchor day
- Parking is free locally
- Company pension
- Team Building, Socials & Christmas Party
- 23 days holiday, plus an additional day of holiday over Christmas and your birthday (25), and public holidays. After two years, you'll gain an extra day of leave each year, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Salary range £38-£42,000 annually, dependant on experience
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Cranbrook TN17 3JU for this job - this will require access to a car and a valid driving license?
Work Location: In person
