Editor – Logistics Manager Magazine

Here at Akabo Media we have a fantastic opportunity for a new Editor to take over the reins of Logistics Manager magazine, which is published 12 times per year and read by more than 10,000 logistics and supply-chain professionals across the UK.

This role also encompasses producing the annual Top 50 Logistics Service Providers supplement, exhibition show guides, as well as hosting conferences (in-person and virtual), webinars and our prestigious Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

This is a really exciting time to join us as we have an ambitious expansion plan in place and content is at the heart of that plan.

Role Info:

Editor – Logistics Manager Magazine
Southwark
£Competitive – Depending on Experience

Product / Service – Operating across the logistics, supply chain, transport and robotics industries, we produce a range of leading magazines, websites, exhibitions, conferences and awards both in the UK and overseas.
Publications: Logistics Manager, Robotics & Innovation, Citti Magazine

About Us:

Akabo Media is a growing and ambitious business-to-business (B2B) publishing and events company. Operating across the logistics, supply chain, transport and robotics industries, we produce a range of leading magazines, websites, exhibitions, conferences and awards both in the UK and overseas.The Editor Role:To be successful as Editor you will have a background in B2B publishing relating to particular industries or industry verticals. You may already be an Editor wishing to have a wider remit than you currently have or an ambitious Deputy Editor looking to make the step up to running the show. Either way, you will be aided here by a team and company that is committed to pursuing excellence in all we produce.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Feature writing – researching, commissioning and writing editorial features, interviewing industry leaders and business professionals, identifying trends, and sourcing accompanying images etc.
+ News gathering – finding and writing daily news for both print and online audiences, image sourcing, fact checking and comment sourcing.
+ Newsletters – signing-off and approving editorial newsletters of varying frequencies.
+ Website – overseeing the Assistant Editor in the day-to-day running of the Logistics Manager website, as well as contributing content to it.
+ Magazine production – flat planning, sub-editing, cutting-to-fit, proofreading and signing-off and uploading editorial pages for print.
+ Webinars – researching and identifying new and interesting topics, finding and recommending participants, and hosting and moderating sessions.
+ Conferences – working with our Conference Producer to develop topics and agendas, identify and recommend speakers, and host and moderate conference sessions.
+ Events – attending and reporting on exhibitions, conferences and award ceremonies organised by Akabo Media, as well as external industry events and press launches.
+ Social media – overseeing the Assistant Editor in maintaining Logistics Manager’s social media presence via standard channels (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn etc.), to draw attention to editorial content.

About You:

Essential:

+ Extensive professional industry experience in journalism/publishing or similar field
+ Experience of managing an Assistant Editor
+ Impeccable writing skills and grammar, spelling and punctuation abilities
+ Excellent research and communication skills – able to take complex and technical subject matters and convey them clearly and concisely to senior business professionals
+ Highly organised and versatile – must be confident and comfortable working to tight and multiple deadlines while maintaining high standards and attention to detail
+ Experience of flat planning and editing B2B publications
+ Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Adobe InDesign and Content Management Systems
+ Proficient with social media and SEO

Desirable:

+ Knowledge of the logistics and supply chain industry
+ Hosting/moderating in-person and virtual events (e.g. conferences, webinars etc.)
+ Conference production

To apply, please submit your CV with covering letter, confirming your salary expectations and explaining why you would like to be considered for this role at Akabo Media.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.