The William Reed Group is hiring: Editor, Americas, AgTechNavigat...
The William Reed Group - Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
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Overview
We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.
From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.
We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work from our Chicago office and to work remotely.
Position
Position: Full time – permanent (40hr per week)
Location: Chicago / Hybrid
Are you a skilled and experienced journalist in multi-media with the ability to lead a region’s content strategy? Are you able to leverage your exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to represent a brand, speak publicly and build stakeholder relationships? Can you execute daily content ideas and leverage a variety of platforms to engage audiences?
We are looking for an Editor, Americas to lead our North and South American content strategy for AgTechNavigator, the home of independent news, analysis and business-critical insights for senior executives, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the global agtech industry. The experienced journalist will be responsible for producing daily written and multimedia content focused on innovation, investment and regulation to help business leaders navigate what’s new and what’s next.
The Editor, Americas will join a team of international editors responsible for the EMEA and APAC region and will become the face of AgTechNavigator for the Americas, raising the brand’s profile and recognition through speaking opportunities and industry events. They will join the brand at an exciting time of growth and will be a key player in the brand’s strategy and development.
What you’ll be doing:
- Creating content based on core editorial themes, topics and business-critical insights to make AgTechNavigator stand out from the competition and become a ‘must-read’ for the sector.
- Delivering high-quality daily editorial content in multi-media and written formats, that are aligned with global editorial roadmap for the brand.
- Closely collaborating with editors in EMEA and APAC to ensure brand consistency and clear channels of communication.
- Driving AgTechNavigator’s social media strategy and contribute to reader and registrant growth.
- Proposing new brand extensions and brand development opportunities including implementing where required.
- Collaborating with sales, marketing and event managers within a framework of editorial integrity.
- Attending key agri-tech and agri-food industry trade events and conferences.
- Identifying partnership opportunities with regional and global trade associations, industry groups & NGOs.
- Organising topics, briefs and speakers for potential brand extensions (special editions, online / F2F events, awards, workshops, etc.)
- Uploading content to the CMS and creating visuals for the website.
- Editing website copy and commissioning freelance content where required.
- Raising the brand profile and recognition levels by accepting speaker opportunities, interview requests and panels session invites.
Requirements
- Experienced journalist with extensive record in producing engaging and informative content for business publications.
- Proficient in seamlessly switching between written articles and creating dynamic multimedia experiences, such as soundbite videos, infographics, and podcasts to effectively convey complex B2B concepts and ideas.
- A passion for agriculture, innovation and technology.
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated experience in covering fast-paced, global developments.
- Good knowledge of social media channels, leveraging platforms to amplify content reach, engage audiences, and foster meaningful interactions.
- Confident, authoritative and diplomatic public speaker with the ability to lead discussions, panels, and presentations that drive meaningful conversations and facilitate knowledge exchange.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills with self-drive and ability to work at pace and independently, whilst also having a strong commitment to collaboration.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- An eye for captivating visuals; any experience with photo editing software is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience of CMS and digital content creation.
- Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally to events.
- Ability to have some flexibility in working hours to collaborate with colleagues in EMEA & APAC regions.
Company Benefits Include:
- 25 days PTO (Every year approximately 4 days for use during the Christmas period).
- 3 days of sick leave (which can also be used for extended bereavement leave or domestic emergencies).
- The following bank holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Day.
- One ‘Me Day’ – which can be used at any point in the year for an event or occasion important to you.
- 401(K) – the company will match up to 4% of basic pay.
- Health insurance – currently 100% of the premium covered by WR Inc.
- Dental and vision insurance – 100% of the premium covered by WR Inc.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Why work for us?
We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.
We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.
If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.
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