Editor in Chief

Job Role: Editor in Chief

Location: Hybrid - Boston, USA

Salary: Competitive (DoE)

Why do we want you?

For an experienced Editor in Chief/ Chief Editor/ Senior Editor, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a premier business in the risk and compliance world! You will need solid B2B journalism and editorial experience as we have some exciting growth plans on the horizon which this role will play a leading part in. We're looking for  innovative and ambitious Editor to help grow the business into a leading information provider for the compliance market. 

About us

Compliance Week is the top resource for news and information in the compliance business community, and they are part of the Wilmington Intelligence division. Since inception over 12 years ago, CW has assisted our readers with making well informed decisions. Our audience represents financial, legal, governance, risk, audit, and compliance executives at public companies. We’re proud to be part of Wilmington plc’s intelligence division, so if you’re looking for a company that promotes accountability, flexibility and curiosity, you’ll find them all and more here. 

We are about to launch a new data product, around which we intend to produce journalistic insight and unique content so our Editor in Chief will define the shape of our content services into the future, leading a small team initially, but with ambitious growth plans.

Responsibilities of this role include, but aren't limited to;

• Leading the team to ensure the brand continues our business as usual production of high-quality breaking news and reports.
• Ensuring the brand maintains a very high standard of journalism, that our content is high value for customers, and is well regarded.
• Tracking, understanding and increasing customer engagement in our content, and using that insight to develop and expand production of content that informs customer decision making.
• Leading, engaging and extracting value from the Compliance Week Advisory board, comprising of senior practicing compliance professionals.
• Alongside our Managing Director, develop a commercially viable, strategic-growth plan to secure board investment, and then recruit & expand the team internationally.
• In collaboration with others, establish a robust product development pipeline to support double digit revenue growth.
• Working with an offshore data research team, and the UK technology team, to direct data gathering and enhancement for our new data services.
• Supporting our events team to create/ develop industry leading conference programmes in the US and Europe, including opening, chairing panels and working with speakers.
• Supporting the commercial sales team with ideas for bespoke webinars, surveys, e-books and other content that can be sponsored by our commercial partners.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

Essentials needed for this role;

• Proven experience in B2B journalism and editorial production.
• In-depth knowledge of market sector, which includes; corporate governance, financial sector, compliance, legal sector, government/policy, ESG, data protection, fin-crime and similar topic areas.
• Experience of collaborating with commercial sales and marketing teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines whilst adhering to the highest level of quality.

Desirables needed for this role;

• Experience developing, innovating or supporting new products, services and content.
• International news coverage.

Find what you’re looking for

We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity.  We are Wilmington plc. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.

What we’ll give you

When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include a generous number of vacation days, 401K Pension and, Medical, Dental and Life Cover (if you work over 30 hours per week).

Bring what makes you unique

We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington plc. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. We shortlist all applicants who meet our essential role criteria, in addition we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential role criteria.  If you would like to be considered for this scheme, you require an alternative method of applying, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact us:  opportunities@wilmingtonplc.com

At Compliance Week, through our nature of accountability, flexibility and curiosity, we empower people to create and nurture ethical, compliance-centric organisations. If this is what you are looking for, then look no further. Apply now.

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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