Location
240 Blackfriars Road, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
IBI is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Editor to lead its editorial strategy and content output across all platforms. This high-profile, ambassadorial role is 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 include defining and executing IBI’s editorial strategy across print, digital, and event platforms; ensuring the highest journalistic standards; overseeing planning, commissioning, editing, and production of all editorial outputs; and evolving IBI’s digital presence with new formats and audience engagement strategies. The Editor will also lead the IBI Plus content strategy to enhance paid editorial offerings.

The role involves leading and mentoring the editorial team, coordinating international contributors, and supporting timely, accurate, and globally relevant content delivery. The Editor will represent IBI at major boat shows and key industry events worldwide, build relationships with senior industry leaders, and serve as a visible spokesperson for the brand. Additionally, the Editor will work closely with stakeholders to lead editorial input and content delivery across IBI’s portfolio of conferences and awards.

Informa Markets is committed to a hybrid working model, encouraging in-person collaboration at least three days a week, with flexibility to work remotely. The company fosters a rewarding, supportive, and inclusive work environment with numerous benefits and career development opportunities.

Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in editorial leadership roles, specifically within B2B or specialist media. First-hand media experience in the leisure marine sector is essential. Proven ability to manage multi-platform content strategies including print, digital, video, and events. Experience managing journalists and working with international contributors is required.

About you
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 with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong sense of editorial integrity. Confident public speaker, comfortable hosting events and moderating panels. Ability to build strong relationships with senior executives and industry stakeholders. Willingness to travel internationally throughout the year.

Qualifications
Exceptional editing, writing, and commissioning skills. Demonstrated leadership in editorial strategy and team management. Strong understanding of multi-platform content delivery and audience engagement.