Membership News Editor - London, United Kingdom - NACFB

Description

NACFB Job Role Profile

Membership News Editor

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) is seeking a Membership News Editor to join its growing communications team.

The Membership News Editor will be responsible for delivering both the Association's flagship magazine, Commercial Broker (published in both print and digital formats) and daily Morning Briefing newsletter.

The trade body is looking for someone who has the creativity and drive to develop these successful assets and take them to the next level.

The role requires excellent copywriting and editing skills, commercial acumen, as well as the ability to curate news and collaborate with experts to provide insightful and interesting content for a growing small business lending community.

This role is key to the Association's brand strategy and so, you will also build strategic relationships with key industry influencers, help shape the brand and work closely with your colleagues in the communications and events teams to deliver the highest quality of content and service to all stakeholders.

You will report to the managing director and your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility, as directed, for the editorial quality and content of Commercial Broker magazine and the
• Establishing and meeting predetermined copy and advertising deadlines and ensuring that all editorial material is produced to a high standard and that the required information is supplied to the design and print partner on time;
• Leading the continuing development and refreshing of the magazine and the daily newsletter
• Writing, subediting, proofreading and commissioning articles;
• Conducting interviews with key industry figures;
• Liaising with contributors;
• Attending and reporting on conferences, exhibitions, press launches and seminars where appropriate;
• Working as part of the communications team to support and cover for colleagues.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field is typically preferred.
• Previous experience working in journalism, preferably in a news editing or editorial role, is essential.
• Familiarity with the trade body's industry is highly desirable. A solid understanding of the organisation's membership base, key issues, and current trends within the industry will enable the editor to create relevant and informative content for members.
• Proficiency in digital publishing platforms, content management systems, and multimedia tools is important.
• A Membership News Editor should possess strong news judgment and the ability to identify newsworthy topics within the trade body's industry. Conducting thorough research, verifying information, and factchecking are critical to ensure accuracy and credibility in news reporting.
• Experience in memberfocused communication or engagement roles is advantageous. The editor should have the ability to understand members' needs, preferences, and interests to tailor news content that adds value and strengthens the relationship between the trade body and its members.
• The role may involve managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with contributors and stakeholders, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to work under pressure are important qualifications.

The Membership News role at NACFB is an exciting opportunity for a driven and creative individual to take on a key communications role within a leading national trade body in the commercial finance industry.

Salary and benefits
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The NACFB offers an employee benefits package, including health cover and pension. The role is flexible in a hybrid working model.


About the NACFB

Launched in 1992, The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) is the largest independent trade body for intermediaries working in the UK commercial finance industry.

The Association comprises more than
2,000 Member brokers as well as over 160 lender Patrons.

The trade body facilitates constructive engagements and dialogue between the two cohorts with a view to creating positive outcomes for small businesses looking to access finance.

Salary:
£33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London

Application deadline: 04/08/2023