Could you be the Editor we're looking for?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Editor to manage the features output of the hugely successful and popular website loveMONEY.com. It’s a chance to lead the future strategy and success of a highly respected, established title and develop our audience globally, with a particular focus on the US.
We’re looking for an experienced editor to manage the production of insightful photo gallery-style features on a range of topics from economics to jobs to celebrity wealth to billionaires’ lives to treasure hunting.
These features are syndicated around the world in a variety of languages. You can see the types of features we produce here
Please note that the role does not involve working with UK-focused personal finance content.
The role will predominately be remote-based, although occasional travel to London will be required.
What we’re looking for from you:
- Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the wider world of finance;
- An excellent news instinct and understanding of current affairs and popular culture;
- Editorial creativity from commissioning stage to final edit;
- A proven track record of leading and line-managing both staff members and freelancers;
- The ability to rework and reshape existing content to deliver features that drive both traffic and engagement;
- Experience working with data and analytics tools to guide decision-making;
- Knowledge of current media legislation including libel and copyright law;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in an appropriate timeframe;
- Strong attention to detail;
- A self-starting, motivated attitude;
- Ability to work in a busy and challenging environment.
The role will require you to perform the following tasks:
- Leading a team of staff editors and writers, plus freelance contributors;
- Editorial planning on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, plus longer-term strategy;
- Researching and writing briefs and commissioning writers;
- Editing and checking content meets standards for publication to our own site and to our global partners;
- Developing new ideas and areas of coverage;
- Managing our extensive content archive and ensuring it is utilised wherever possible;
- Statistical reporting on performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience plus a discretionary performance-based bonus scheme and excellent benefits including 30 days’ holiday (in addition to public holidays).
About us
loveMONEY.com is part of Love Inc, a fast-growing digital lifestyle publishing company that enjoys global success.
Love Inc is an equal opportunities employer. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to deliver inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Please include a detailed cover letter telling us why you think you are a good fit for the role of Editor at loveMONEY.com.
Please also send three ideas for features that you believe would work on loveMONEY.com not just in the UK but globally, complete with both an SEO headline and an eye-catching site-level headline, a short summary of the idea and why it would be successful. These can be included at the bottom of your cover letter.
Your application must also include an up-to-date CV and your salary expectations.
Applications without all of the above elements will not be considered.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
Please send your application to Simon Ward at simon@loveinc.com
Closing date for applications: 25th August 2023