Informa is hiring: Editor in Phoenix

Overview

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries.

We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets.

These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

About SupplySide:

SupplySide is the B2B community for the supplement, food and beverage industry professionals who develop, supply and bring products to market.

From critical content that inspires innovation to dynamic events that enable commercialization, SupplySide opens doors to priceless connections.

SupplySide Supplement Journal is the premier source of trade news, editorial and educational content for the supplement industry.

From nutrition science breakthroughs to breaking regulatory news, SupplySide Supplement Journal is known for bringing the inside scoop to industry professionals throughout the supply chain.

Role

This role is based in our 2828 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA office

What we're looking for:

A reporter with a curious nature and grit, the Editor is adept at business writing and identifying and highlighting macro trends through a variety of media assets, including video.

The Editor is nimble and covers the supplements and functional food industry through a range of lenses to meet the needs of B2B audiences—including CPG brands, service providers, and suppliers of nutritional ingredients.

This position will produce news and feature stories, from scientific clinical studies and ingredient research to financial issues, business trends, litigation, and regulatory affairs.

The Editor has the responsibility to produce high-quality journalism with an interesting and authoritative feel that speaks to, and connects the dots for, high-level executives and decision makers in the U.S. health and nutrition industry.

This person must be a diligent fact-checker and skilled writer who is comfortable interviewing an array of sources, ranging from marketing executives and ingredient scientists to the C-suite and government officials.

Role Accountability and Duties

• Report on breaking news in the dietary supplement and functional food industries
• Develop and write long-form articles that highlight and analyze macro trends affecting finished product brands, ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers and others in the supply chain
• Write long-form reports and digital magazine articles as needed
• Attend trade shows and conferences to report on developments and meet and speak with industry stakeholders.
  
  The role also may entail moderating and presenting during online and in-person industry events.
• Work with Content Director to maintain consistent publication schedule, adhere to due dates and ideate content.

Content Development and Execution

• Report on breaking news in the dietary supplement and functional food industry, including, among other things, company announcements, ingredient launches, mergers and acquisitions, quarterly earnings announcements, regulatory developments, lawsuits and new legislation.
• Develop and write long-form articles that highlight and analyze macro trends affecting finished product brands, ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers and others in the supply chain.
• Write long-form reports and digital magazine articles as needed.
• Copyedit staff articles and other written contributions.
• Moderate conference programming for in-person and online portfolio events that serve supplement brands in their product ideation, formulation and marketing strategy.
  
  This involves developing the content for individual conference programs/webinars/community events, working with industry subject matter expert speakers, writing landing page and marketing copy and working with event and production team on logistics.
• Create short videos for media brand sites and connected social media channels.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Content Director and other team members to develop story ideas and produce multimedia for the website, including podcasts and videos.
• Work with other editors to improve copy and publish content that meets audience's needs.

Industry Connection

• Participate actively in the field, at industry events, online forums, networking and other engagement opportunities to develop relationships in the market.
• Attend trade shows and conferences to gather information, and to meet and speak with audience members and clients.
• Speak, present and moderate during online and in-person industry events.

Daily & Monthly Responsibilities

• Write news and feature articles for online posting on a near-daily basis.
• Communicate with content team to update status and outline work challenges and solutions.
• Copyedit content written by colleagues and outside sources.

Qualifications

• Strong hands on journailstic experience is needed
• Creative/Analytical: Creative and analytical skills with the ability to conduct research and develop engaging, captivating stories and content that appeals to the target audience.
• Diligent/Persistent: Editor must be a diligent fact-checker who is comfortable interviewing a variety of sources, ranging from marketing executives and ingredient scientists to the C-suite and government officials.
• Communication and Writing: Excellent communication with demonstrated writing and editing skills and ability to craft keyword-rich headlines, teasers and article copy.
  
  Ability to create content in different mediums, including image galleries and videos.
• MS Office/Software: Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Preferred Education, Education and Mindset
• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or any other related field.
  
  An equivalent of this educational requirement in working experience is also acceptable.
• Experience: Five years of working experience in a content writing position, preferably in B2B, with an ability to absorb technical material and translate information into terms easily understood.
• Mindset: Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated to publish on a consistent basis with little supervision.
  
  Collaborative in nature to create content that fits the business needs while also being able to independently find, plan and execute articles aligned with brand objectives.
  
  Must take responsibility yet remain flexible to the evolving nature of business and industry.

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.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone.

Here's some of what you can expect when you join us.

But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
  
  When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 based on experience.

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills.

We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.

If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch.

Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed.

As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law.

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