Editor- DIY & Industrial Trade News at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

New Media is looking for a highly proficient editor to lead one of our B2B titles' editorial and commercial initiatives. In this position, you will work closely with the sales team and advertisers. If you have an interest DIY retail, manufacturing and the industry in general and are looking for opportunities to engage meaningfully with a niche B2B audience, then this could be the position for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce the magazine according to the deadlines set out in the production schedule
• Prepare annual and monthly editorial plans and budget-based pagination
• Prepare a monthly editorial progress report
• Write articles that are relevant and newsworthy for your audience
• Prepare an annual plan of industry events that the publication team should attend
• Attend launches, seminars, conferences etc
• Liaise with advertising, marketing, circulation, production and publicity departments
• Attend client meetings with sales executives when required
• Develop and manage profitable brand extensions
• Work in close partnership with the publisher to promote and enhance the magazine
• Make media and public appearances
• Monitor current events to ensure the magazine reflects changing moods, needs and tastes
• Implement ideas to increase the registered readers and subscribers
• Make the magazine the best in its field, with a strong brand image

 Requirements:

• 4+ years of demonstrated progressive editorial experience
• A degree / diploma qualification in journalism, media or similar
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of advanced business to business strategies
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues