B2B Editor, Labels and Packaging

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.

The Labels Division within Informa Markets is host to Labelexpo Global Series of events, and Labels & Labeling magazine.

Labels & Labeling is a global, industry-leading publication backed by more than 40 years in the label and packaging space. Labels & Labeling magazine has a global network of editors and contributors and reaches 10,000 readers through its print edition and more than 100,000 readers online, spread across 130 countries worldwide.

Labels & Labeling is seeking an editor and writer to join its global team, covering the European market.

The role will involve writing and proofreading copy, generating compelling story ideas, and building relationships with industry sources. You will have the opportunity to be involved in video recording and editing, and utilising social media to promote the Labels & Labeling brand.

While the role involves sourcing and covering news independently, you will be supported by a focused international team. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting on the European label and package printing market
• Writing exclusive news and feature articles for both print and online 
• Regular travel in Europe, and occasional long-haul travel to Labelexpo global events
• Attending and reporting from industry events 
• Accompanying sales colleagues to meetings with industry suppliers 
• Daily editing and publishing of news stories on labelsandlabeling.com 
• Scheduling, recording and editing video interviews and social media posts
• Regular promotion of our content and interaction with the industry through social media

To succeed in this role you will most likely be an editor, reporter or writer looking to grow your editorial skills and subject matter expertise. A natural curiosity for how things work, and a willingness to travel are essential.

Other skills and qualifications we look for are: 

• Proven journalism experience 
• Strong writing and editing skills, especially technology-based B2B writing
•  Social media savviness 
•  Presenting / public speaking ability
•  Excellent attention to detail
•  Ability to work to strict deadlines 
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Good time management and organizational skills 
•  An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work on own initiative
• Proficiency in conducting interviews with industry experts.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms (HootSuite, social media, CMS).
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with industry sources, include executives and other key stakeholders
• Willingness to travel on up to two (2) multi-day business trips per month, including some international travel

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

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• 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: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company-funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• 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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