Summary of the Europe Editor, HR job at Informa Group Plc.
Informa Group Plc. is hiring a Europe Editor, HR. Based in London, UK. Working arrangement: On-site.
About Informa Group Plc.
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. What we offer in return: At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Europe Editor, HR job description
Company Description
Industry Dive is a leading business journalism company. Nearly 13 million decision-makers across 20+ competitive industries rely on its exclusive insight and analysis delivered through 26 publications. Industry Dive was founded in 2012 to provide business leaders with the information they need to move industries forward. Our team of reporters, editors, designers, and marketers delivers insights and programs that spark innovation, fuel growth and shape agendas in every industry we cover.
Job Description
HR Dive is seeking an ambitious journalist with deep subject-matter expertise to lead coverage for a new publication. As Europe Editor for HR Dive, you will make an immediate impact as we launch a daily newsletter for HR executives in the UK and EU.
You’ll help us shape the newsletter’s coverage, working closely with an existing team of U.S.-based editors and reporters to identify, write and edit stories on HR news, trends, and labour and employment law. You will interview HR executives and other relevant sources. You will help elevate all types of stories, whether it's breaking news or an in-depth analysis, and assist in planning and executing big projects.
Successful candidates will help set coverage strategy for our audience of HR executives, chase down scoops, and juggle daily and long-term deadlines. The ideal candidate will be well-sourced with HR leaders and have a high degree of knowledge about the HR field, especially with respect to labour and employment law. This position reports to HR Dive’s lead editor.
What you’ll do:
Help us define coverage strategy for a new daily newsletter focused on Europe’s HR sector.
Build a beat, develop sources, regularly pitch stories, cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders and hunt down scoops.
Report and write an average of 5 articles per week, of varying length and depth.
Edit colleagues’ work and assist with the operations of the daily newsletter.
Cover industry events.
Occasionally help lead webinars relevant to your beat.
Qualifications
What you can bring to the table:
Proven track record of reporting, writing and editing news stories, preferably on labour and employment law in the UK and EU.
Familiarity with digital newsletter and website publishing operations and objectives.
Previous experience shaping coverage for an audience of HR executives, with a working knowledge of digital publishing key performance indicators.
Ability to quickly take ownership of a specific beat through original reporting and building relationships with important and diverse sources.
An ability to manage ambitious and innovative reporting projects.
Experience with substantive editing, copy editing and fact-checking content as well as writing headlines that drive content discoverability.
Deadline-oriented time management skills and ability to turn around stories on tight deadlines.
Comfort with social media and the ability to build an audience on major platforms to enhance the scope and reach of your work.
Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years’ relevant journalism experience.
Additional Information
Not all candidates will check all of the requirements listed above, and that’s OK — we still want to hear from you. Industry Dive strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, and applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Industry Dive is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
If you feel comfortable doing so please feel free to note which pronouns you use in your application (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.)
Industry Dive will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas.
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