Features Editor, RAIL

As Features Editor on RAIL, you’ll lead the generation and curation of features content for a specialist audience, both online and in print. You’ll also support day-to-day editorial activity across all platforms including print, newsletters and events. You will work closely with the Editor and Industry Editor in shaping RAIL’s content output and how this successfully competes for target audience loyalty. The role also works closely with the Commercial and Events teams to enable the creation and delivery of content-led events, supplements and other activity. Success will come from insightful delivery of high performing content which generates growth of a known audience of rail industry professionals. As Features Editor, you’ll also contribute to an open and collaborative culture, engaging in a broader ideas-sharing platform to maximise editorial and commercial opportunities. You will have the opportunity to have a hybrid working set up with a requirement of attending our Peterborough office twice a week and the rest working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan delivery of all features content for the magazine in association with the Editor.
• Publish regular SEO features content for the website, ensuring it supports delivery of brand audience engagement OKRs.
• Commission externally and internally written features content, giving clear briefs to ensure all contributors meet the required standards.
• Regularly write features for issues of the magazine.
• Source appropriate images and graphics to accompany all features content and maintain relationships with photographers to ensure we have access to the best material.
• Anticipate layout requirements and collaborate with design and production on the treatment of features presentation.
• Use industry insight to help plan the topical features coverage that covers the brand’s essential subject matter and that provide opportunities for cover stories.
• Be proactive about finding and creating cover-worthy content that will be RAIL’s key selling points.
• Attend internal and external events and meetings where required to gather news, build contacts and increase the team’s understanding of the rail sector and its needs.
• Upload features and comment to the website, promoting via social media and other channels to drive sessions traffic.
• Chair webinars and podcasts as required.
• Contribute to discussions about events content and assist in sourcing speakers.
• Stay informed of the latest news from across the railway and related sectors, including political and regulatory matters.
• Develop and cultivate a contacts book of high-profile individuals throughout the rail industry, its politicians and regulators to provide insight and off-diary content opportunities.
• Constantly be on the lookout for opportunities that might arise from new information or contacts, i.e. commercial potential (advertising/sponsorship); speakers for events; or even new ideas for events/supplements/new brand extensions.
• Be aware of the key content that engages the audience on various platforms.
• Help to measure and analyse traffic performance on the website.

What You’ll Bring:

• Editing features section for a consumer or B2B magazine.
• Providing possible ideas for cover stories.
• Understanding of the rail industry and associated markets.
• Excellent writer of features for a professional or specialist audience.
• Track record of maximising cross channel content performance.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of media law.
• Strong organisation and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally from the business.
• Determination to write the most compelling content and present it in the most compelling way.
• Creative thinker.

You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use. Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay. You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. And much more!