Senior Editor, PlasticsToday

Posted Nov 17

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organize over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

The Informa Markets - Engineering group is seeking a seasoned, digital-savvy Senior Editor to drive coverage of the plastics industry, plastics processing technologies, materials, and related subject matter for our PlasticsToday media brand.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of plastics processing technologies and the industry at large. Experience with coverage of applications in key end markets — automotive, packaging, medtech and/or consumer goods — is a plus. The candidate thrives on producing a high volume of compelling, quality editorial content in a fast-paced environment. The candidate is a self-starter and master at producing engaging, informed content that connects the dots around industry trends; keeps our readers apprised of new technology developments; and drives reader engagement with punchy headlines, on-point subject matter, slideshows, and unique angles – all while adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. The right candidate must have creativity and out-of-the-box thinking skills to brainstorm story ideas, experiment with new storytelling formats, and apply tactics for digital growth.

You are accountable for:

  • Conducting research, interviewing industry sources, writing stories, and editing contributed content related to plastics processing, as assigned, on a daily deadline.
  • Ensuring core beats are well covered, content is diverse, and topic-specific newsletters and products are supported.
  • Brainstorming, pitching, developing, and executing on editorial content.
  • Going beyond the press release to provide informed analysis and/or insight in every article. Providing real value to readers and content that other outlets aren’t offering, fostering loyalty and giving us a competitive edge.
  • Generating high-impact editorial in a variety of formats and channels, including infographics, video, podcasts, ebooks, webinars, social media, and other content formats beyond just written articles.
  • Working with the editor to identify and fill gaps in coverage.
  • Measuring, monitoring, and optimizing content effectiveness using web, newsletter, and social media data and analytics.
  • Actively shifting coverage/efforts to meet KPIs.
  • Striving to build and actively engage the plastics community through our various channels. 
  • Building relationships with industry influencers to identify emerging trends and significant industry developments.
  • Acting in an advisory role to Informa’s relevant live events for the plastics community; duties encompass consulting on subject matter, referring contacts, providing feedback on conference agendas, and providing some on-site support, such as panel moderation.
  • Other relevant duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant B2B editorial/reporting/journalism experience.
  • Knowledge of and proven experience reporting on/writing about plastics-related topics.
  • Proven track record of pitching, developing, and producing high-value content for a fast-paced media organization.
  • Strong interviewing, editing, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate high-quality, click-worthy editorial content and drive traffic.
  • Familiarity with web content management systems, basic SEO principles, web analytics, social media, and standard journalistic best practices.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to reprioritize focus and workload based on shifting business needs.
  • Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
  • Ability to travel several times per year to industry events and team meetings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or other relevant field (or equivalent on-the-job experience); plastics-related engineering/materials science degree or background a big plus.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

  • Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
  • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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