Digital Editor

Spear's is a multi-award-winning media brand catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNW) and their professional advisers. Our platforms—print, digital, events, and database products (The Spear’s 500, spears500.com)—make us a leader in wealth management and luxury lifestyle media. Since 2006, Spear’s has set the standard for insightful commentary on wealth, business, arts, and culture.

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We are seeking a Digital Editor to lead our digital strategy and content execution. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at an exciting time as we continue our ambitious growth as a digital-first brand.

The Digital Editor will be responsible for managing and executing content strategies for SpearsWMS.com, ensuring that content is SEO-optimised, engaging, and aligned with the brand's values. The role will also oversee Spear’s social media channels and email newsletters, driving community growth and engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all digital content across platforms, including SpearsWMS.com and spears500.com
• Collaborate with the Head of Research to continuously improve Spear’s 500 and other rankings content
• Oversee and grow Spear’s social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn
• Plan and execute effective digital content strategies
• Develop and expand the Spear’s newsletter offering
• Ensure content adheres to SEO strategies and is on-brand
• Monitor and analyse website traffic, adapting strategies to increase engagement
• Manage key client relationships and deliver successful client content campaigns

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a Digital Editor or similar role within a high-profile media brand
• Strong understanding of SEO and analytics for web content
• Expertise in managing social media platforms and building engaged communities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to develop long- and short-term content plans and deliver them effectively
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven

Company benefits:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Additional days off for your birthday, health and well-being day and volunteering day
• Hybrid working model, 3 days in the office per week
• Subscription to the New Statesman and all other online content published by the Group
• Access to a discounted shopping program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced company sick pay after probation

Applications meeting the selection criteria will be reviewed as soon as possible.

Spear Publishing values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please inform the hiring manager if you require any reasonable adjustments so that you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Please note, candidates must have, or be able to obtain, the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.