Editor-in-Chief, ITP Hospitality

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute the overall editorial direction of Hotelier Middle East and Caterer Middle East across print, social and digital.
• Drive audience and subscriber growth across Hotelier and Caterer digital and social platforms.
• Ensure Hotelier and Caterer are the first to publish critical news and exclusives from the region in their respective sectors.
• Lead and be the brand face of Hotelier and Caterer s annual stable of live events and awards.
• Develop engaging editorial calendars aligned with the brand standards. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
• Identify key industry trends, emerging themes, and exclusives to expand reach and pursue opportunities.
• Produce and present regular reports on brand, audience and subscriber growth.
• Cultivate and maintain strong industry connections.
• Mentor and guide the Hospitality Group s editorial team, overseeing all content creation maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, relevancy, and detail.
• Ensure all content meets weekly targets and reflects the overall editorial guidelines, editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Be an ambassador for Caterer and Hotelier by supporting and helping to develop revenue-generating content strategies and establishing good relationships with PRs.
• Attend relevant events and conference, occasionally outside standard working hours.

KEY SKILLS

• Eight-to-10 years of editorial experience, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Data-driven and fluent in web analytics software (GA4, Chart beat, etc)
• Editor with the ability to produce excellent editorial copy.
• Multimedia expertise including print, digital, social, and video.
• Experience managing an editorial team.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
• A strong industry reputation (preferred).
• Experience in trade and / or subscription media (preferred)
• Flexibility and a professional approach always.
• Fluent English.