Company Description
Home to over 1,000 talented and passionate individuals, Informa Connect is a global business which delivers world-class live events and outstanding digital content to markets across 30 countries. From Biotech and Pharma to pop culture, we connect hard and fast with businesses to create exciting on-demand experiences who expect the very best.
It’s fast-paced and freedom-focused. Which means you’ll have the space to bring ideas to life and see the impact of your hard work in real time. If you’re looking to make a difference, you’ll find the support you need at Informa Connect – our community works together to deliver amazing results and will celebrate in your individual success. Move forward, move fast.
Job Description
Informa’s Restaurant & Food Group is looking for an innovative, passionate Senior Editor to contribute to Nation’s Restaurant News, the restaurant industry’s No. 1 publication featuring news, insights, and thought leadership. This person will further NRN’s market-leading position by developing, reporting, and writing high-quality content that drives audience engagement across print, digital, social, and multimedia platforms. Job functions include:
- Contribute daily stories reporting on news from across the restaurant industry
- Develop and create high-quality enterprise stories with regular frequency
- Contribute one feature per month for print edition
- Follow audience analytics and develop content such as galleries, lists and accolades to support
- Manage editorial calendar and create regular content for sister magazine Restaurant Hospitality
- Cultivate restaurant industry expertise and leverage in content and external appearances
- Maintain strong relationships with industry sources and company contacts
- Participate in and create relevant multimedia content, including videos and podcasts
- Keep social media presence up to date and active as member of NRN
- Moderate virtual and live panels and conversations hosted by NRN
- Travel to industry conferences for continued education, networking and as ambassador for NRN
- Support overall publication strategy through interactions with editorial director and leadership team
The pay range for this position is $63,750.00 – $80,000.00 depending on experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant editorial experience
- Deep knowledge of quality content expectations through editing, style guides, attention to detail, and multimedia production
- Experience working across various platforms including print, digital, social and multi-media
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Knowledge of restaurant industry preferred
- Knowledge of CMS platforms
- Experience with workflow tools like Trello, Slack, SharePoint a plus
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Travel 5% by ground or air to major industry and business events
Additional Information
Just as no two days are the same, at Informa Connect we recognise that no two people are the same, putting diversity and inclusivity at the heart of what we do. This doesn’t happen by chance. We actively work to create a shared culture. It’s a place where individuals bring their own experience and insights to discover new opportunities and build a varied career. We want you to thrive as part of a fantastic community. We champion you.