Sr. Editorial Content Manager

POSITION MISSION

The Senior Editorial Content Manager will be responsible for supporting the development and the execution of EFC’s editorial content strategy in line with the new EFC brand identity. This new role will oversee all editorial content production, including for the organisation’s new website (), for event programming and scripting and for corporate reporting (digital and hard copy), ensuring high-quality, engaging content that drives audience growth.

The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Content strategy
  : create and implement a comprehensive editorial strategy, including a content calendar, that supports overall business objectives.
• Editorial vision and standards
  : define the brand's editorial voice, tone, and messaging, and ensure all content maintains high standards of quality, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Production oversight
  : oversee the end-to-end editorial content production process across various platforms, including:
  Website
  : developing and delivering an editorial content strategy for EFC's website () which delivers high quality content promoting and celebrating EFC Member Clubs and key EFC projects, events and activities.
  Corporate reports
  : from planning to publication, lead the delivery of high-quality corporate reports (digital and print) in a timely manner to promote key EFC events, projects and activities (this includes the EFC Annual Report).
  Member Club Communications
  : playing a key role in creating a club communications strategy (in close collaboration with EFC's Membership department) which ensures the regular flow of communications to EFC's Member Clubs via a CRM system.

• Events
  : lead the creation of runs of show and scripting for hosts and interview subjects at EFC events (including our increasingly influential General Assembly).
• Audience engagement and growth
  : develop strategies to attract and grow the target audience. Stay informed on industry trends and audience insights to inform content creation.
• Performance analysis
  : monitor and analyse content performance metrics using data analytics to gain insights, optimise strategy, and report on key results to senior management.
• Budget management
  : manage the editorial budget, allocating resources efficiently for content creation, promotion, and staff development.
• General
  : as a key member of a small Communications team at EFC, support broader Communications projects, membership communications and events throughout the year.

• Extensive editorial experience: ideally 10+ years of experience in a senior / manager level editorial role, with a proven track record of successful content strategy implementation. Extensive experience managing the editorial content for a busy, high-quality website. Extensive experience editing high quality publications (print and digital).
• Content and SEO expertise: strong understanding of content marketing principles, search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, and the use of analytics tools.
• Exceptional communication skills: excellent written, verbal, and editing and proof-reading abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Strategic and creative thinking: the ability to translate business goals into compelling content experiences and generate innovative ideas.
• Leadership and management skills: proven ability to build, manage, and inspire high-performing editorial teams, including freelancers.
• Data-driven mindset: proficiency in using data and metrics to inform editorial strategy and measure content performance.
• Project management: strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Adaptability: a strong understanding of the evolving media and technology landscape, with the ability to adapt to new content formats and platforms.

• Positive, proactive, and ambitious, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Full fluency in spoken and written English (likely to suit a native English speaker / writer). Additional European language not required but would be a plus.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to successfully manage several simultaneous projects, and to identify tasks and…