Informagroupplc

Lead Editor

Newton, MA, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerInformagroupplc
LocationNewton, MA, United States
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted11 days ago

Informa TechTarget is looking for a lead editor to manage and head up its cybersecurity media publication Cybersecurity Dive and the journalists who work on the site. The lead editor is responsible for maintaining editorial excellence, ensuring content quality and accuracy and growing the brand's role as a trusted news resource for C-level executives.

The ideal manager will be a skilled people leaderand a strong journalist with expertise and presence in the cybersecurity market.

The position reports to the VP.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead Cybersecurity Dive's content strategy
Grow its target audience of CISOs and C-level executives with the goal of ensuring and expanding audience loyalty and engagement
Manage and deploy the publication's resources and budgets
Manage a team of reporters and mentoring, training and coaching them for growth
Direct resources for optimal execution of editorial products (including daily newsletters, digital reports, virtual events)
Serve as a role model for the team, and hold journalism accountable to the brand's high standards
Build and maintain relationships with CISOs and C-level executives to inform coverage and content strategy
Monitor audience engagement metrics and adjust content strategy accordingly
Represent the brand at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements
Foster a collaborative, innovative and inclusive team culture
Assess the publication's market position and recommend growth strategies
Collaborate with audience team to ensure content aligns with business goals

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Minimum of 5+ years of cybersecurity journalism experience and a minimum of 1 year of experience as a manager
Cybersecurity technology and subject matter expertise with exceptional business reporting, writing and editing skills
Strong leadership and communications skills
A proven ability to think strategically, plan holistically, shape editorial coverage and mobilize resources

Why work at Informa?

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally. Our benefits include:

Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
Competitive Benefits
Work with high quality specialist products
Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
Share-Match options - become a shareholder
Regular social events and networking opportunities

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Salary: $90,000-$110,000, this job posting will expire on 16/10/26

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