Deputy Editor

We are New Statesman Media Group. We tell stories about how the world is changing for the people delivering that change. We care about the big themes, not the small events. We cover these themes with balance and urgency. Spear’s is the multi-award-winning wealth management and luxury lifestyle media brand whose flagship magazine has become a must-read for the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) community. It is also required reading for the affluent financial services community, including the bankers, lawyers and family offices who advise the wealthy.

Since its launch in 2006, Spear’s has established itself as Europe’s leading wealth management authority, as well as for its witty and incisive commentary on arts, business and lifestyle. Using print, digital, events, awards and research-based products and services, Spear’s is uniquely placed to connect financial and luxury brands to this exclusive and elusive audience.

In this new digital era, we continue to be committed to truth-telling and journalistic excellence. Now our goal is to expand our coverage internationally as we analyse and explain the defining political, economic, cultural, technological and social issues of our time. As we go through this exciting period of international growth, we need great people to join our diverse and inclusive business. In return you will have access to a range of benefits, we believe there is something for everyone!

Overview of the Role

Spear’s, the multi-award-winning media brand for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the professionals who advise them, is seeking an experienced editor and journalist to lead its coverage of the world of wealth and wealth management – and to support its Editor. This newly created senior role provides an opportunity for the right candidate to join the team at a pivotal moment in the development of Spear’s as a brand and as a business.

Main Responsibilities

Shape Spear’s approach to covering the wealth management industry and the world of private clients
Create authoritative, stylish content that will help Spear’s to cement its reputation as an indispensable source of industry news and insight for wealth management professionals
Use email newsletters, social media, the soon-to-be-relaunched Spear’s website and other digital means to build a highly engaged community of readers within the wealth management industry, the wider private client world and among UHNWs
Oversee the research process of the wealth management portion of the industry-leading Spear’s 500 directory, working with Spear’s editor and head of research to expand the directory’s reach
Manage junior colleagues, and aid their development

About You
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team to efficiently produce excellent content
Be an accomplished journalist and editor, with at least 7 years’ experience
Have considerable and demonstrable experience of covering the wealth management industry and/or the world of private clients and family offices
Have an excellent network within the wealth management industry/private client world/family offices
Take a digital-first approach to publishing
Be comfortable producing both in-depth longform content and tight, accurate, quickly written news stories
Relish opportunities to produce data-driven journalism
Have impeccable attention to detail
Be committed to producing excellent work
Be comfortable representing the interests of very wealthy readers and their advisers

Other desirable attributes include:
A good understanding of SEO and analytics – and how these forces may shape editorial strategy
A strong understanding of social media, particularly as a means to generate engagement
Excellent communication and organisational skills