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Editorial Director, Wonderly

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Haymarket Media Group

Jan 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • London

Requirements

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in leading an Editorial Team
  • Ability to work effectively and provide direction and leadership to a team under stringent deadline requirements.
  • Ability and willingness to collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Creativity in developing engaging, fresh, and relevant content
  • Proven experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

  • Ensure overall editorial quality and relevance of all content emerging from Wonderly brands across all channels - print, online, podcast and live.
  • Take the lead on client relationships relating to content - attend all relevant meetings, stay abreast of strategy, develop strong relationships with clients, act as first port of call for troubleshooting and answer any strategic questions in this area.
  • React to and lead on requests for additional content-led projects from Wonderly clients: pull together response documents, contribute ideas, work with editorial teams to find solutions, take creative lead on any creative response required.
  • Take the lead on editorial work relating to Wonderly awards and events and ensure editorial resource is allocated to these appropriately.
  • Take direct responsibility for all content-led client work outside the immediate Wonderly output, including that delivered by Content Labs, Digital or other Haymarket teams. Ensure the quality of this work, communicate with clients and troubleshoot any issues relating to delivery.
  • Be on top of online metrics and work with editorial teams to better hone our digital model and improve performance across any metric deemed important by clients and strategic goals set by Wonderly or wider Haymarket group.
  • Understand the financial performance of Wonderly and work with editors to improve this where appropriate.
  • Take the lead in editorial response on new business, working alongside the Head of Creative to determine the creative required for meetings and pitches, drawing in staff and freelance resource as appropriate.

FAQs

What is the role of the Editorial Director at Wonderly?

The Editorial Director at Wonderly is responsible for ensuring the quality and relevance of all content across print, online, podcast, and live platforms, driving content strategy, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery in alignment with Wonderly’s and Haymarket’s goals.

What types of clients will I be working with in this role?

You will be working with a variety of clients, including partnerships like CIPD, and will be responsible for managing relationships and ensuring content quality for these clients.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

The role offers flexible working hours with core hours from 10 AM to 3 PM, allowing employees to adapt their work schedules to personal commitments. Additionally, there is a blended working model where employees can work in the office for 3 days a week and remotely for 2 days.

Does the role involve new business development?

Yes, the Editorial Director will take the lead on editorial responses related to new business opportunities and will collaborate with the Head of Creative on pitches and creative requirements.

Is there a focus on content quality in this position?

Yes, ensuring high editorial quality for all content produced by Wonderly brands across all channels is a primary responsibility of the Editorial Director.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Haymarket values its people and offers a range of benefits designed to help balance personal and professional lives, which may include opportunities for professional development.

What are the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include 25 days of holiday per year (increasing with service), ‘Work from Anywhere’ days, flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme, and health cash plans covering medical expenses, dental care, and optical services.

What type of leadership experience is required for this role?

Proven experience in leading an Editorial Team is required, along with strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide direction and leadership under strict deadlines.

How does Haymarket approach diversity and inclusion?

Haymarket is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of various identity factors. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility, and sustainability are central to their business practices.

What should I do if I need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, you can contact Haymarket at recruitment@haymarket.com.

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Haymarket Media Group

Haymarket is a successful international specialist media company with over 60 market-leading brands.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1957
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Haymarket is a successful international specialist media company. We have over 60 market-leading brands in the consumer and B2B markets across the UK, US, Asia, India and Germany, connecting people and communities across digital, print, festivals, awards, conferences, and exhibitions. As a global business operating in diverse markets, we are inherently multicultural and we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talent who reflect the communities we serve. We equally recognise our broader responsibility to society as a whole and use our power and influence to drive diversity, equity and inclusion within our markets.

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