Editor

Job description
Sparks Electrical News, a business-to-business magazine aimed primarily at electricians and electrical contractors, is looking for an editor. The position requires a positive and gregarious person with a collaborative and inclusive approach to working with a team. This person will manage content across the print and digital platforms and ensure the title’s relevance by sourcing articles and interviewing key contributors. The editor will be responsible for the production process - guaranteeing that the monthly print and online publications and the weekly newsletter are released on time - and will be comfortable offering suggestions to promote the growth of the title.
**Requirements**:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Strong writing/grammatical skills
Fully computer literate
Manage production schedules, timelines and deadlines
Able to operate under pressure
Have at least five years’ experience in B2B publishing
Strong digital skills
Able to grow the social media platform
Work well in a team
Customer service oriented
Personal skills/attributes
Strong verbal, written and communication skills in English
Good work ethic
Willingness to take responsibility for quality and delivery
Able to work to deadlines
Good with clients and able to nurture relationships
Meticulously organised and pay attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Advantageous
Knowledge of the electrical contracting industry
Knowledge of the business-to-business publishing industry