Production Editor
Interested in working across a portfolio of award-winning B2B brands? Haymarket Media Group is looking for a meticulous digital production editor to join its Business Media division. The role sits within the Art/Production Studio, an innovative hub of design and subbing specialists who serve 15+ brands – many of which are multi-award winners and industry leaders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a production editor in an online environment and will initially work on Haymarket’s flagship Planning (planningresource.co.uk) and ENDS (endsreport.com) brands.
Role Summary
The production editor will ensure that all content is engagingly written, attractively presented and error-free across websites, PDFs, bulletins, Shorthand articles and any other digital formats within Haymarket Business Media. They may also be required to compile email bulletins and ensure that they are sent on time. The production editor will be responsible for a number of core brands and will also be expected to assist on other titles within HBM, as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
Sub copy for websites and other digital formats.
Produce and edit graphs and tables in line with brands’ style guides using online graphical software tools such as Infogram and Datawrapper.
Write good, clear, “selling” copy in headlines, standfirsts and captions.
Ensure style guides and design templates are strictly adhered to.
Ensure that all copy is accurate, lively and legal.
Ensure that all copy is clearly understood. If not, seek clarification from the writer.
Be prepared to cut, clarify, rearrange or rewrite in order to achieve clear and compelling copy.
Ensure a smooth production flow and that deadlines are met on individual brands.
Manage the booking and supervision of casual workers, in conjunction with the group production director.
Liaise with editorial, sales, marketing and awards to produce schedules for online content.
Liaise with contributors over deadlines, queries etc.
Ensure casual worker timesheets are processed.
Publish, update and remove online content, in conjunction with the editorial team.
Keep abreast of real-time traffic data and make placing decisions based on this, in conjunction with the editorial team.
Compile and send email bulletins.
Troubleshoot issues with the websites and CMS, finding solutions and/or escalating as necessary.
Liaise with the editorial team to ensure content is promoted effectively.
Assist with writing promotional copy for podcasts, and upload and publish episodes.
Liaise with advertorial teams to ensure that any commercial content is formatted correctly online.
Essential Skills
Experience of Photoshop and InDesign.
Experience of online content management systems.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and cope well under pressure.
Ability and willingness to collaborate closely with colleagues in editorial, commercial, marketing etc.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
The production editor needs to be organised, meticulous, productive, motivated and quality-focused.
They must be a stickler for detail and work to the highest standards of grammar and spelling.
They will be expected to set high standards of behaviour and professionalism.
Why work with us?
People are our greatest asset here at Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket is a media, information and data business, we use our expertise in media and information to inspire, inform and empower our clients, audiences and communities. We are a socially and environmentally responsible business. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business.
We’re hard-wired to produce remarkable content for our audiences, with over 16,000 companies around the globe turning to us to help their businesses grow. Join us and you will work on market-leading brands to help create powerful and lasting relationships that deliver real results, all while developing your own career.
Our conveniently located Twickenham HQ is home to around 600 employees with a vast array of careers from journalism, video, marketing, sales and events to technology, digital development and product management.
As well as being the home of English rugby, Twickenham has the benefit of being less than 30 minutes from central London but also enjoying its riverside location, proximity to Richmond Park and a buzzing social scene.
With flexible hours, great brands, and a modern open plan environment, we attract great people. There’s time for you to get involved in our extra-curricular activities too; from volunteering with our charity partners, going for a lunch-time riverside run, cycling around Richmond Park or after work fun!
Our team culture is friendly, vibrant and sociable. We nurture, support and reward our talent. We offer a market-leading benefits programme, tailored to individual needs and preferences. The range of benefits are vast and include a generous pension plan, life assurance, up to 30 days holiday and a fabulous income protection policy. Oh, and our annual employee party is pretty special too!
Our benefits include:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive training and career development programme
25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
Flexible working schedule (core hours from 10-3)
Generous contributory pension scheme
Access to Perkbox
Health Cash Plan
Family friendly policies
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loan
Regular individual and team rewards and incentives for outstanding performance