Editor – International Boat Industry; Ibi

Job Description

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars Road, London office

IBI is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Editor to lead its editorial strategy and content output across all platforms. This is a high-profile, ambassadorial role responsible for maintaining the brand’s market-leading position while driving editorial innovation.

The Editor will oversee a small in-house editorial team – including a Digital Editor and Deputy Editor – and manage a broad network of international contributors. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable shaping long-term editorial vision, producing high-quality content, and representing the brand on the global stage.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute IBI’s editorial strategy across print, digital, and event platforms.
• Ensure the highest journalistic standards and uphold IBI’s reputation for authoritative, insightful content.
• Oversee the planning, commissioning, editing, and production of all editorial outputs.
• Identify opportunities to evolve IBI’s digital presence, including new formats and audience engagement strategies.
• IBI Plus content strategy to ensure enhanced paid for editorial content offerings

Team & Contributor Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small editorial team, including the Digital Editor and Deputy Editor.
• Coordinate and maintain a strong network of international contributors, freelancers, and subject-matter experts.
• Support the team in delivering timely, accurate, and globally relevant content.

Industry Engagement & Brand Ambassadorship

• Represent IBI at major boat shows and key industry events around the world.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior industry leaders, including CEOs, managing directors, and decision-makers.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson for the brand, maintaining IBI’s trusted status within the marine industry.
• Speak confidently and professionally on stage at IBI events and partner events.

Events and Conferences

• Working closely with key stakeholders to lead the editorial input and content delivery across IBI’s portfolio of conferences and awards.

Qualifications

• First hand media experience of leisure marine sector essential. Minimum 5 years’ experience required.
• Proven experience in an editorial leadership role, specifically within B2B or specialist media.
• Strong understanding of multi-platform content strategies (print, digital, video, events).
• Exceptional editing, writing, and commissioning skills.
• Confident public speaker, comfortable hosting events and moderating panels.
• Experience managing journalists and working with international contributors.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior executives and industry stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally throughout the year.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, credible, and confident in front of audiences.
• Ambitious and creative, with the ability to innovate and modernise content formats.
• Excellent communicator and team leader.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong sense of editorial integrity.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

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