October 14, 2024

GlobalData Plc.

London

OTHER

Editor

Job Ref:
SW1167912Lon E

Location:
London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Postcode:
EC4Y 0AN

Type of contract:
Permanent

Salary:
Competitive

Posted Date:
Monday, October 14, 2024

Closing Date:
Saturday, November 30, 2024

Editor
Global Data’s Marketing Solutions (GMS)
Location: City of London
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are…
Global Data is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Why join Global Data?
Global Data is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at Global Data is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.
The role…
This role sits within Global Data’s Marketing Solutions (GMS) offering and as an Editor you will be working within an established creative team that devise and deliver award-winning content for a portfolio of commercial clients across our industry-leading B2B websites. Our network covers a range of sectors, including life sciences, investment, energy, and manufacturing.
The Editor will oversee content production and strategic direction for a raft of GMS clients: from the content ideation stage to publication.
Working closely with colleagues across design, editorial, data, intelligence, and SEO, the Editor will be responsible for finding, pitching and creating the stories that matter to GMS clients across multiple formats.
Key responsibilities:

Client liaison. Attending meetings to discuss and decide content ideas

Commissioning content items including, but not limited to, short-form copy, thought-leadership features, podcasts, webinars, and email)

Writing copy and interviewing clients and their customers, plus Global Data analysts and industry experts

Copy editing and managing amends

Identifying new opportunities with the client

Supporting other relevant agency client initiatives

Working with other departments to ensure we are continually learning and improving our offering

Role requirements:

Strong journalism, copywriting background with previous experience in a similar role

Experience in working with clients on content strategy

Excellent writing and proofing skills, and the ability to spot good writing and a great story

Strong track record of collaboration and evidence of having worked successfully as part of a team

Previous track record of delivering content to set deadlines

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferred

Good commercial awareness of the markets we operate in

Global Data believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Global Data is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
To find out more and to apply to our roles please visit careers.globaldata.com.
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