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

Job Description

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

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting on the North American label and package printing market – including Mexico and Canada
• Writing exclusive news and feature articles for both print and online 
• Regular travel in North America, 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

The best candidates are strong editors and compelling writers who are looking to grow their editorial skills and subject matter expertise. A successful candidate should be able to write and proofread copy, generate compelling ideas for stories, build relationships with industry sources, and learn quickly on the job.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with video recording and editing, can react quickly to news and have a savviness for social media. He or she will have a keen work ethic and the ability to source and cover news independently yet work as part of a focused team. A natural curiosity for how things work, and a willingness to travel are essential.

Skills and abilities:

•  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 
•  Proactive approach
•  Willing to travel 
•  An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work on his/her own initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of journalism experience
• 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.

LINK: www.labelsandlabeling.com

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is 65k to 68k depending on experience. 

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 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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