Media Editor

Overview

Job Title:

Media Editor

Brand:
Campaign

Reporting To:
Deputy Editor

Direct reports:
Deputy Media Editor

Location:

Twickenham, Greater London

Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days working remotely

Employment:
Permanent, full-time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Working within Campaign

Campaign is the leading brand for the UK marketing, advertising and media industries, delivering trusted journalism, insight, analysis and opinion across digital, audio, video, live events and data. The editorial team produces high-quality content that informs, challenges and engages the industry and reinforces Campaign's market-leading reputation.

• The Media Editor will lead Campaign’s coverage of the UK commercial media industry across digital, audio, video and live platforms, delivering high-quality journalism and insight that informs and engages Campaign’s audiences.
• The role will develop and deliver a strong editorial strategy for media coverage, building Campaign’s reputation as a trusted source of insight for media owners, agencies and technology platforms.
• The Media Editor will line manage the Deputy Media Editor, supporting their career and editorial development.
• Through agenda-setting journalism, analysis and multimedia content, the role will support audience growth and strengthen Campaign’s position as the leading voice for the media industry.

• Lead Campaign’s media coverage across digital, audio, video and live platforms, delivering high-quality journalism that informs and engages audiences.
• Write news, analysis, features and opinion content covering key developments, trends and challenges across the commercial media industry.
• Commission stories for Campaign’s daily Media bulletin.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media owners, agencies, and technology platforms to identify exclusive stories and emerging opportunities.
• Use audience insight, analytics and market intelligence to shape content strategy.
• Develop ideas for new editorial formats, products and premium content propositions that serve the media community.

• Lead the development and performance of Campaign’s media channels, including the daily media bulletin and other audience-focused content initiatives.
• Support the planning and execution of The Campaign Podcast.
• Monitor audience performance and use data and feedback to improve content engagement and reach.

• Represent Campaign within the media industry, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contributors and partners.
• Play a leading editorial role in Campaign’s media-focused live events, working closely with Haymarket’s Events, Awards, Commercial and Content Labs teams.
• Identify opportunities for new products, events and industry initiatives that support audience growth and business objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support sponsored content, events and partnerships while maintaining editorial independence and integrity.

The Media Editor works closely with the Editor, Deputy Editor, News Editor and wider Campaign team to deliver an engaging editorial strategy that drives audience growth. They also collaborate with Haymarket’s Events, Commercial, Content Labs, Studio and Audience teams and maintain strong relationships with media leaders, contributors and industry partners.

• Strong understanding of the commercial media industry, including media owners, agencies, technology platforms and key market developments.
• Knowledge of digital publishing, multimedia formats and evolving audience behaviours across online,…