Magazine Editorial Lead

Surrey

£35,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Company Benefits

Hybrid

The Role

We are seeking a Magazine Editorial Lead & Digital Content Manager to oversee content creation and digital strategy across multiple magazine brands for a leading media publishing company.

This position requires strong editorial leadership, excellent writing skills, and expertise in digital publishing to engage readers and expand online presence.

Your responsibilities will include producing, managing, and optimizing digital content such as webinars, newsletters, social media posts, website news stories, and digital magazines.

The role also offers opportunities for international travel to industry events, networking with global professionals, and sourcing compelling editorial content worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

1. Editorial Leadership: Oversee content creation and production for multiple digital magazines, maintaining high editorial standards.
2. Content Production: Write, commission, and edit engaging articles, industry news, and thought leadership pieces for online platforms.
3. Newsletter Management: Lead the development and distribution of newsletters with relevant and engaging content.
4. Social Media Strategy: Develop and manage content for social media, collaborating with marketing to boost audience engagement.
5. Website Updates: Ensure website content is current, with news updates, features, and industry coverage.
6. Webinar Production: Plan, coordinate, and host webinars, working with internal teams and external contributors.

Experience Required

• NCTJ Accreditation: Essential for this role.
• Editorial Experience: Proven leadership in digital or magazine publishing.
• Writing & Editing: High standard of writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Education: Degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field is desirable but not essential.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in B2B publishing, trade journalism, or industry-specific media is highly desirable.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond quickly to digital trends, audience behaviors, and new technologies.

Lipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London, focusing on all forms of B2B media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio, and business intelligence.

Our clients range from startups to FTSE 100 and 250 companies.

We work with professionals at all career stages, from undergraduates to senior managers and directors seeking their next challenge.