Web / Deputy Editor

SAYERS PUBLISHING GROUP; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Web / Deputy Editor – Eco-plastics in Packaging

Eco-plastics in Packaging is a business intelligence resource for the international plastics packaging industry. Published continually by Sayers Publishing Group since 2001, it holds a prime position as the only international publication dedicated exclusively to plastics packaging.

With the flexible and rigid plastics packaging market expected to be worth more than $500bn globally by 2028, Eco-plastics in Packaging is an essential resource for key decision-makers throughout the supply chain, from the factory silo to the supermarket shelf.

Overview of role

Eco-plastics in Packaging is looking for a confident and experienced Web or Deputy Editor to help manage and grow the brand’s online presence with engaging news and features content.

Working closely with the Editor, your primary role will be to manage the daily upkeep of the website, and grow the brand’s presence through value-added multimedia content and social media engagement.

With a keen eye on what makes a news story, you will have no problem with tackling key issues such as regulation and plastics pollution, while also being willing to embrace the likes of polymer science and packaging innovation.

With the option of working from home or at the Sayers Publishing Group office in Crawley, the successful candidate will also be required to travel to exhibitions, conferences and manufacturing plants globally.

Key tasks

1. Sourcing and writing news content for ecoplasticsinpackaging.com with an emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.
2. Increasing brand engagement through the social media channels with the aim of driving traffic back to the website.
3. Managing and assisting the editor in the development of multimedia, value-added content such as podcasts and webinars.
4. Contributing to the digital magazine by writing news analyses and features.
5. Assisting the Editor in the production of the magazine, with the confidence to manage the workflow in their absence.
6. Liaising with the sales, marketing, subscriptions and IT departments to grow our audience and increase commercial opportunities.
7. Representing Eco-plastics in Packaging at trade shows, conferences, and associated media events.

Requirements

1. At least two years’ experience in B2B journalism, ideally most recently in a news or web editor role.
2. Exemplary news writing and editing skills.
3. A keen understanding of SEO and social media engagement.
4. The ability to work remotely and be flexible to changing priorities.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to develop relationships with key industry figures.
6. Experience in creating multimedia content is not essential, but will be preferred.
7. Knowledge of the packaging (or an associated) industry is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary of £30-32,000
2. Annual bonus scheme
3. Hybrid/flexible working
4. 25 days’ annual leave

Notes

Sayers Publishing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age as we seek to recruit the very best. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

No agencies please. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.