Position:News Editor - Investment Adviser
Department:Retail Finance
Reporting to:Editor - Investment Adviser
Closing date:13th February 2006
Description:Heading up the news team that produces a cutting edge weekly newspaper and daily online coverage for UK investment intermediaries.
Keytasks:Reporting to the Editor of Investment Adviser, the key responsibilities of this role are –

Directing the news desk strategy and content delivery on this weekly technical investment newspaper.

Editing reporter copy in collaboration with Editor and Chief Sub Editor.

Transforming our unique Analyst section coverage into news stories.

Managing, developing and motivating a team of 3 direct reports.

Developing industry contacts and raising the profile of Investment Adviser.

Working with the Web Editor to enhance Investment Adviser’s online news presence.
Essential skills:The successful candidate must be able to illustrate the following skills and expertise which are essential for performing the role –

A detailed understanding of the UK retail investment markets.

Close attention to detail and strong news editing skills.

Demonstrable top class journalistic skills.

Proven people management abilities.

First rate initiative and contact-building skills.
Apply to:Please send your CV and a covering letter to Neil Barwick, Publishing Director, [email protected]

Tabernacle Court
16-28 Tabernacle Street
London
EC2A 4DD

Please also include recent examples of your work.
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