Job
Description
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished, independent and highly driven Managing Editor to lead our entire editorial and content ecosystem.
The successful candidate will take complete ownership of editorial planning, content quality, publishing schedules, team management and digital content strategy across our platforms.
This is a senior leadership position requiring strong editorial judgment, exceptional execution capabilities and the ability to function with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Editorial Leadership & Publications
Take end-to-end responsibility for the timely production of all print and digital publications.
Develop editorial calendars, issue themes, special features, interviews and industry reports.
Supervise research, commissioning, writing, editing, proofreading and production workflows.
Ensure high standards of journalistic accuracy, editorial integrity and professional presentation.
Independently manage deadlines and coordinate with design, production and commercial teams.
2. Digital Content & Thought Leadership
Lead editorial strategy for websites, newsletters, LinkedIn and other digital platforms.
Develop meaningful industry stories, analytical features, market insights and executive interviews.
Oversee podcasts, video interviews and digital editorial campaigns.
Identify emerging trends in exhibitions, MICE, associations, tourism, technology and international markets.
Establish an efficient, AI-enabled editorial workflow while maintaining rigorous human fact-checking and editorial oversight.
3. Industry Engagement
Cultivate relationships with exhibition organisers, industry associations, venues, government institutions and international industry bodies.
Coordinate interviews and contributions from senior industry leaders.
Represent the organisation at relevant exhibitions, conferences and industry gatherings.
Strengthen the publications' editorial influence and positioning.
4. Team Leadership & Accountability
Lead editorial staff, correspondents, content writers and editorial contributors.
Assign responsibilities, monitor productivity and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Establish editorial workflows, quality controls and measurable performance standards.
Build a culture of independent thinking, ownership and professional accountability.
5. Strategic Editorial Development
Propose new content formats, special editions, research initiatives and knowledge products.
Collaborate with the business team on commercially viable editorial properties while protecting editorial independence.
Support EEA, ALAS and other company initiatives with editorial programming and relevant content.
Present a consolidated weekly editorial performance report to the Publisher.
Desired Candidate Profile
815+ years of experience in journalism, B2B publishing, business media or specialised industry publications.
Proven experience as Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Executive Editor or Head of Content.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Strong knowledge of business journalism, industry research and digital publishing.
Experience managing editorial teams and simultaneous publication deadlines.
Familiarity with exhibitions, events, MICE, travel, hospitality or trade media will be a significant advantage.
Strong working understanding of AI-assisted editorial tools, SEO and digital content distribution.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound editorial judgment and deliver consistently without micromanagement.
Key Performance Indicators
On-time publication of all assigned editions and digital deliverables.
Editorial quality, accuracy and production efficiency.
Growth in relevant readership, engagement and editorial reach.
Quality and frequency of original industry reporting.
Team performance and deadline compliance.
Successful execution of editorial initiatives with minimal Publisher intervention.
What We Offer
An opportunity to lead and shape an established industry media platform with considerable editorial independence, direct engagement with senior industry leaders and the mandate to develop a stronger, future-ready publishing organisation.
