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October 1, 2009updated 10 Nov 2009 8:17pm

Press Gazette magazine JobSpy round-up for November issue

By Dominic wireposts

Broadcast

Trent FM is hiring a news editor. You will be responsible for managing the running of the Nottingham Newsroom, maintaining news budgets and researching, writing, editing and presenting news bulletins that appeal to the target audience. You must have a previous experience in radio and online journalism, with knowledge of news operations and media law.

Job location: Nottingham

Closing date: 13 November

Business to business

Infrastructure Journal, a provider of breaking news and dedicated data for the global infrastructure investment market, has a new opening for a reporter within its dedicated team. The role involves writing daily news on public-private partnerships, as well as writing case studies on landmark projects and features on market developments. Job location: London. Closing date: 12 November.

A B2B publisher with offices in London and Dubai is looking for a projects editor (£42000 – £47000 per annum tax free) for its Dubai office. Reporting to the content director, your main responsibilities in the project editor role will include gaining an expert knowledge of the Middle East Projects community, create data and analysis on the projects subscriber service and lead projects content staff working.

Information Age is seeking a staff writer (£23K) with an interest and understanding of information technology in business to join its editorial team. The successful candidate will be expected to write news content for the website as well as features and analysis for the monthly magazine. Experience and knowledge of the IT industry is highly desired, as is the ability to write engagingly about a technical topic.
Job location: London
Closing date: 30 November

A global business information provider requires a reporter (circa 50k) to cover the European leveraged debt markets. You will join the London team writing news stories, features and market summaries. The post is an ideal opportunity for an experienced financial journalist. However it may also be of interest to an analyst seeking a challenging writing role.
Job location: London

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A B2B assistant editor (£20-22k plus benefits) is required to work for a portfolio of market reports serving the print and packaging industries. Working across a variety of media communications including print and online, serving business professionals worldwide with market reports and business intelligence, you will be responsible for researching and writing articles and news stories, subbing and rewriting, proofing and clearing pages along with management of websites.

Consumer mags

An experienced publisher/managing editor is needed to be responsible for the profitability of a large portfolio of English-language lifestyle titles in Dubai.

Fast Bikes, the dedicated sportsbike magazine, is looking for a deputy editor. You will devise, organise and write road tests and features along with subbing content for the magazine. You will be required to represent the magazine at riding launches and other press events internationally. You will have proven journalistic skills, drive and creative flair combined with excellent magazine craft. You will have a strong interest in sportsbikes, hold a full unrestricted motorcycle licence and have a high level of riding ability.

Future is looking for an editor to work on a movie magazine. You will focus on the editorial quality of the magazine. With previous experience in news stand magazines or a customer publishing environment, you will have an excellent knowledge of films and the movie industry. You should have excellent people management and client handling skills.

Job location: London

Elle is looking for an experienced chief sub and production editor. You will manage a team of three and report directly to the editor. You will be responsible for the tone of the magazine as well as managing the production process and ensuring that all pages of the magazine are signed off in good time every month. This senior role requires someone with experience of running a subs desk on a similar title within the women’s monthly market. You should also be passionate about fashion. Experience of working with Indesign, as well as the VIP production process, is essential. Please send your CV and a covering letter to HR@hf-uk.com.

House & Garden is looking for a decoration editor. The successful candidate needs to be passionate about interior design, have a stylist’s eye in the studio, a diplomat’s manner in the showroom, an accountant’s care with budgets and an admiral’s ability to organise, inspire and direct a team

Online

An online magazine is looking for a search editor (£50-60K). Leading a team of four online content producers, you will take responsibility for driving natural search traffic to using SEO and keyword analysis. You will also take overall ownership of core landing pages and liaise with all departments. You should have an experience of line management in an online organisation and an understanding of online media.

ITN On is looking for a news editor. You will be responsible for leading a team of multi-media journalists, overseeing the editorial standards for all content across news, sport and entertainment and writing core feed text content, when required.

You should have a proven track record in making compelling content for multi-media platforms in both video and text form. You should be familiar with video editing software with a recognised qualification in media law.

A global media company is looking to recruit an online editor (£28,000–£35,000k) to join their editorial team, based in Kent. You will get the chance to work on the sectors flagship title, and will be in charge of delivering news, education and resources across the UK. You will be an experienced B2B Online Editor with proven editorial skills. Knowledge of current primary care issues would also be an advantage. Call Hannah on 0207 598 8108 or email Hannah@liptonfleming.co.uk to arrange an interview.
Location: Kent

Conde Nast Digital UK is looking for an editor for Wired.co.uk. You will have a passion for Wired magazine and a deep understanding of the brand. You will manage Wired.co.uk’s technology editor as well as a small freelance editorial budget and will be in charge of day-to-day work assignments for the technology editor and the editorial intern. You need to be a strong writer and line-editor who is able to meet Wired’s production, writing, and editorial standards.

Regional press

Archant Suffolk is looking for an experienced sports reporter for the East Anglian Times and Evening Star. Its sports team covers Roy Keane’s Ipswich Town and Aidy Boothroyd’s Colchester United, but it needs someone who can help it to expand its coverage of other sports for print and online.Closing date: 6 November

Newswires/agencies

Reuters new financial television service is looking for a market specialist in commodities and energy (C&E). The successful candidate will bring his/her deep understanding of commodities markets to screen, appearing on-air and shaping coverage by working with Reuters text reporters, television producers, and columnists.

A commodities newswire is looking for a reporter (£25-35K). The role involves liaising with brokers, traders and other industry professionals. You should have a good understanding of economic current affairs and metal arithmetic skills. You will have at least six months experience reporting on some aspect of the financial markets, excellent English language skills and fluency in one or more European language.

Job location: London

Other

Adfero is looking for news correspondents (£16K) to join its DirectNews division. You will produce news stories, features, blog posts and static content in line with client briefs. You should have a university degree, good writing and sub-editing skills, a decent grasp of current affairs. Journalistic qualification would be an advantage.

Job location: Leeds

Closing date: 22 November

A company needs a communications practitioner (£50k – £60k plus benefits) who has the experience to deliver communications across a variety of internal and external communications channels. Specific channels include magazines, newsletters, internet, intranet and even video and TV and across these channels you will be responsible for all written content. You will also set the strategy for the communications across these channels and help support the strategic direction of the overall business. You will need experience of managing and developing internal and external communications as well as a proven track record in journalism and all aspects of magazine and news production.
Location: London

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