Editor

London

Salary GBP35,000 – GBP38,000

Full time (Flexible working – office/home base)

Are you interested in the environmental sector?

Keen to explore the progress of recycling and waste management within the UK's private, public and third sector?

Confident on questioning ministers on their policies to tackle single–use plastics and reduce carbon emissions?

If so, this could be the job for you.

We are looking for an editor to turbo–charge the market–leading letsrecycle publication and conference brand.

Part of ROARB2B – letsrecycle has been the UK's leading environmental news service for over 20 years, reporting on UK and European environmental policymaking as it happens for a national and international audience of policymakers, influencers and industrial regulatory and sustainability managers.

Reporting to the Environment Managing Director, the successful candidate will be an experienced journalist, with first–class writing abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to spot the stories that matter most to our audience's working lives.

You will be expected to write news, as well as longer pieces, such as interviews, features, and analysis.

You will be responsible for bringing in scoops, writing exclusives and making a name for yourself in the sector.

In addition, you will support in planning, coordinating and delivering the title's news content, as well as preparing our flagship daily/weekly news bulletin and monthly pricing index.

An understanding of environmental issues or a proven interest in the area is desirable but is not as important to the role as curiosity and a willingness to become knowledgeable about the subject matter.

Editor – Responsibilities

write news and longer–form pieces such as analysis, interviews and features.planning, coordinating and delivering the title's news content, deputising where required.preparing the title's flagship daily/weekly news bulletin.prepare and deliver and update monthly pricing indexgeneral upkeep of website, making sure sections are updated, and that the positioning of content reflects the findings of audience engagement insights.Work closely with conference team in creation of high level speaker and content programmes Open/chair all relevant events across the year, as and when requiredlead on social media.travel for site–visits, trade shows, conferences and other events to represent the brand, build industry contacts and manage relationships with industry. Editor – Qualifications

Person specification:

First–class writing skills.Excellent commissioning and copy–editing skills.Demonstrated ability to manage workflow and deadlines and ensure quality and timeliness of copy.Good understanding of media law.An analytical mind – the ability to process audience engagement data, understand it and know how to apply itExperience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media monitoring tools, etc.).An interest in and experience in data journalism and infographics.Persistence and energy – monitoring and improving systems once they are set up.Clear and effective communication skills. Editor – Why work with us?

ROAR B2B organises market leading B2B events including RWM, Naidex, LegalEx, B2B Marketing EXPO, UK Cyber Week and, Call and Contact Centre.

The company is growing fast and will be launching many new events both domestically and internationally in the future. Our aim is to make ROAR B2B one of the best places to work, for the brightest and the best in our industry. We're looking for people who want to excel to join our bright, ambitious, dynamic team in London.

Our benefits include:

Simply Health – money back health reward schemeFree Financial and Health Wellbeing Group Pension schemePaid Birthday Day offRoarsome AwardsSocial eventsModern offices near London Bridge Come and join us and see for yourself how ROARB2B is a rewarding and exciting place to work.

Closing date: 2024 January 31st

ROAR B2B reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date No agencies