Editor in Chief, Employee Benefit News

Arizent•New York, NY

17d

About The Position

Arizent is a business information company that empowers professional communities by providing insights, analysis, and opportunities to connect. With deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform, we deliver subscriptions, marketing services, live events, and access to Leaders, our executive forum. Our brands include trusted financial services publications such as American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning, and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News, and Digital Insurance. We are looking for creative thinkers with the skills and drive to help advance our vision. If you are interested in bringing 150 years of experience and reputation together with a start-up mentality, then we invite you to get to know us! To learn more, visit www.arizent.com. Employee Benefit News (EBN), the primary media resource for benefits executives, is seeking an Editor-in-Chief. We are looking for a recognized industry authority to serve as the strategic voice of EBN. In this high-profile role, you will lead a high-performing editorial team to deliver mission-critical intelligence that helps over 300,000 business leaders navigate healthcare reform, retirement strategy, and the future of workplace wellness. As a player-coach, you will drive our research and analysis agenda while serving as the face of the brand, facilitating executive-level conversations on camera, on stage at our flagship events, and across our digital platforms.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in editorial departments
Extensive experience with business-to-business based publications
Fluency in modern digital publishing systems
A track record of managing and leading change
Rich experience working closely with senior executives on strategy and execution
Ability to hire top talent
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the benefits procurement, technology, and regulatory compliance landscape.
Digital Fluency: A proven track record of building digital audiences.
Strategic Leadership: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leading organizational change.
Communication: Excellent presentation skills; ability to engage senior executives and industry leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership: Drive the breadth and depth of coverage to make EBN essential reading. Lead a team of reporters and editors to produce work that is impactful, unique, and useful.
Content Strategy: Oversee the editorial content strategy for all EBN offerings, including coverage and the curation of pieces from key industry thought leaders.
Management: Manage editorial budget and staff development.
Audience Growth: Use data analytics to monitor engagement and refine content strategies that drive acquisition and retention of executive-level decision-makers.
Events & Multimedia: Provide direction on industry trends and insights for our in-house production teams to highlight in live events and webinars.