Media Editor - Twickenham, United Kingdom - Haymarket Media Group

Haymarket Media Group
Haymarket Media Group
Verified Company
Twickenham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description
A senior journalist to head Campaign's media coverage across all platforms - digital, print, audio, video and live.


You will produce news, analysis and features for both online and print, as well as create content across audio and video, with the primary aim of serving Campaign's audience of logged-in users; be an editorial leader and voice at Campaign events, conferences and awards; initiate and develop concepts for new, live events and products; and support the commercial strategy of Campaign, including hosting sponsored events, while maintaining editorial integrity.


The focus of this role is the UK commercial media industry, although some stories will be of interest to wider audiences, including in the US and Asia.

The core audiences that Campaign needs to reach and influence are media owners, media agencies and ad-funded technology companies, from UK-based global players to local operators.

The Media Editor will work closely with the tech editor to ensure comprehensive coverage of the digital media industry, which now accounts for 50% of all adspend in the UK.


Country
UK


Office Location
Twickenham


Department/Brand
Campaign


Advertised Salary
£40,000-£45,000 per annum


Full Time / Part Time

Full Time:
Onsite & Hybrid


Permanent / Fixed Term Contract
Permanent


Commission
Editorial Incentive Scheme


Closing Date
01/05/2023


Job Reference
11888

Role Summary

A senior journalist to head Campaign's media coverage across all platforms - digital, print, audio, video and live.


You will produce news, analysis and features for both online and print, as well as create content across audio and video, with the primary aim of serving Campaign's audience of logged-in users; be an editorial leader and voice at Campaign events, conferences and awards; initiate and develop concepts for new, live events and products; and support the commercial strategy of Campaign, including hosting sponsored events, while maintaining editorial integrity.


The focus of this role is the UK commercial media industry, although some stories will be of interest to wider audiences, including in the US and Asia.

The core audiences that Campaign needs to reach and influence are media owners, media agencies and ad-funded technology companies, from UK-based global players to local operators.

The Media Editor will work closely with the tech editor to ensure comprehensive coverage of the digital media industry, which now accounts for 50% of all adspend in the UK.

Key responsibilities and accountability

  • The Media Editor's prime responsibility will be to deliver stories written, audio, video, data that build Campaign's known audiences in the UK, digitally and in print, especially those in the media industry (both owners and agencies, as well as associated companies from Facebook and TikTok to MediaCom and ITV). Where appropriate, these stories will have a wider interest for Campaign US and Campaign Asia audiences.
  • The Media Editor is responsible for improving engagement with Campaign's daily media bulletin, ensuring there is a strong lead every day and it goes out in a timely fashion working with the News Editor and other colleagues.
  • The Media Editor will be responsible for helping to shape the direction of the content for live events and awards in the media space, including Media 360,; the Media Week Awards; Campaign Media Awards; Campaign TV Advertising Summit; and others.
  • The Media Editor will be expected to work with other senior journalists and the business director to identify the opportunity to launch and develop new products and in new markets such as the audio and out of home summits launched in the last six months; breakfast briefings in London and other UK cities; virtual Campaign Connect conference in partnership with Campaign US and Campaign Asia.
  • The Media Editor will, along with other senior members of the UK editorial team, be expected to support the commercial strategy of Campaign, including working with the Content Labs team to host and moderate sponsored events.
  • The Media Editor will deliver a fortnightly mediafocused episode of the Campaign Podcast and work with the Deputy Editor to develop potential new audio, live and video products.
Person specification

Essential

  • This is a role for an enthusiastic and experienced journalist, with at least 5 years as a reporter or section editor on respected publications/sites.
  • An understanding of the dynamics of the media industry and a knowledge of the key players is essential.
  • The key skills are the ability to:
  • Build and maintain important contacts throughout the media industry (both senior executives and rising stars)
  • Generate exclusive stories
  • Write fast, crisp, accurate copy
  • Provide original insight into the key developments in the media sector
  • Use analytics and realtime data to shape content strategy.
  • The ability to present and interview on stage, on audio and on video would als
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