Group Editorial Director

Endeavor Business Media

1d•$90,000

About The Position

Endeavor B2B is a rapidly growing US-based B2B media and events company founded in 2017. EndeavorB2B’s mission is to deliver the highest-quality content in the B2B markets we serve and to do so in the various, multi-channel formats that today’s industry professionals demand. From informative e-newsletters to in-depth monthly magazines to curated in-person events, EndeavorB2B is committed to providing the best opportunities for professionals to stay knowledgeable and connect with marketplace colleagues that drive their industry forward. EndeavorB2B places a high importance on its data-driven core values of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork and being passionate about value creation in an environment that maintains minimal politics, directional clarity, high productivity and low turnover among good people. These values are adopted at all levels of the company across every sphere and give the company its operational advantage. Our departments and operating businesses have autonomy and place a high value on meritocracy, with a commitment to providing individuals with opportunities for growth and development. The Automation Group Editorial Director sets editorial strategy for Automation World, Control Design and Control, managing efforts to drive growth across all three brands while keeping each brand distinct from one another. The director will work with content leaders for the three brands to set high editorial standards for the publications and mentor and direct their staff to achieve those goals. The director will be the primary audience advocate when working with advertising, audience development and other internal departments at Endeavor B2B. Externally, the content director will strive to be a leading voice in their markets through editorials, articles, videos, podcasts, social media and live or digital events.

Requirements

Leadership & Mentorship
Journalistic Ethics
Digital Publishing Strategy
Public Speaking
Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Writing & Editing
Industry Knowledge
Front of Camera/Mic Presence
Data Analytics
Comfort in Cross-Department Collaboration
SEO / GEO Best Practices
Social Media Best Practices

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with editors at Control Design, Control and Automation World to plan content.
Maintain clear brand goals and niche definitions for the three brands, focused on growing each one through a focused approach to each audience.
Manage, mentor, and guide teamof reporters, staff writers, and content strategists to publish high-quality, high-impact content across multiple media.
Actively monitor key metrics and regularly adjust editorial tactics to account for the trends they report.
Maintain clear divisions in workload and focus to prevent distraction and burnout.
Raise the profile of the brand and its staff by publishing and promoting industry-leading content.
Speak at live and digital conferences and events in your industry.
Work closely with sales, marketing, marketing solutions, and audience development teams to ensure alignment and brand success.
Publish the best news and original content in your industry.