SBC

News Editor, Payment Expert

SBC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Be responsible for the news and in-depth analysis and deliver the editorial strategy as laid out by the Editor.
  • Assign and edit news content – making sure accuracy, house style, SEO, and quality of journalism is maintained.
  • Encourage the team to conduct video interviews to complement news and analysis.
  • Maximise the effectiveness of this video content.
  • Help source exclusive news stories and help the journalists bring these to fruition.
  • Develop a team of journalists to help them achieve their targets.
  • Chair roundtables, video debates and conferences as directed by the Editor.
  • Monitor content performance using analytics tools and internal dashboards, using insights to inform editorial decisions.
  • Identify emerging trends, breaking stories, and coverage gaps within assigned sectors, escalating strategic opportunities to the Editor where relevant.
  • Collaborate with the events and conference teams by contributing editorial insight, speaker ideas, and agenda input aligned with coverage areas.
  • Attend industry events, press briefings, exhibitions, and conferences to generate news, build contacts, and represent the brand professionally.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with PRs, industry stakeholders, and subject-matter experts.
  • Identify practical opportunities to improve editorial workflows, audience engagement, and client-facing offerings, feeding recommendations into the Editor.
  • Partner with SBC Events conference team in developing conference agenda and identifying speakers for relevant coverage areas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism and/or proven working experience managing a news desk, possibly in a deputy role
  • A track record of writing exclusive news and analysis – and have worked in a weekly or daily news environment
  • Knowledge of the payment/fintech industries
  • Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
  • Committed to thinking ahead of the competition
  • Prioritising and multitasking
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to give constructive feedback
Benefits
  • Private Healthcare Plan, including Optical, Dental & Hearing Cover (Vitality)
  • Group Pension Plan with 5% Individual and 4% Company Contribution (Royal London)
  • Income Protection (Canada Life)
  • Life Assurance (AIG)
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Support Programme
  • Company Sick Pay
  • 21 days annual leave in addition to 12 Company Days Off (these generally include all bank holidays and an annual Christmas shutdown period)
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Hard Skills & Tools
news writingeditorial strategySEOanalyticsvideo content productioncontent editingjournalismaudience engagementeditorial workflowsnews desk management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsconstructive feedbackprioritizingmultitaskingteam developmentcollaborationstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in journalism