Section Editor Food Navigator

at  William Reed Ltd

WHO WE ARE

We are William Reed.
We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.
From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.
FoodNavigator is the food and beverage industry’s must-read source of breaking news, expert analysis, brand updates and informed opinion. As the industry transforms at a rapid pace, food tech, AI, climate smart innovation, reformulation and regulation are all shaping the future. Our expert journalists are here to help business leaders navigate what’s new and what’s next.
With insights from C-suite thought-leaders, start-up founders, NGO executives and top academics as well as thoughtful deep dives that answer the big questions facing the food and beverage industry, we offer decision-makers a competitive edge through our daily newsfeed, email briefings and events.
We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our Crawley office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

KEY DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researching and delivering compelling daily digital news content.
• Using SEO and analytics to optimise and track your stories’ performance.
• Following FoodNavigator’s editorial roadmap and style guides.
• Using social media for lead sourcing, content sharing and contact building.
• Curating a rolling suite of newsletters across the week.

KEY MID- TO LONG-TERM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hosting webinars and recruiting relevant speakers for panels.
• Establishing yourself as an industry authority for FoodNavigator and within relevant industry communities.
• Attending key industry trade events and conferences in Europe and occasionally beyond.
• Remaining open to any speaking/chairing/moderating opportunities of benefit to your remit that may arise.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, event managers and other departments on any projects of potential benefit to the title.