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About the Role

The Associate Editor will lead daily news coverage and be the face of the ENDS Waste & Bioenergy brand, producing high-quality original journalism for a specialist professional audience. This role involves hands-on reporting, editing, industry networking, driving the daily news agenda, breaking exclusive stories, and building a strong personal and brand presence across the waste sector. The role also includes editorial oversight of Mineral & Waste Planning.

Responsibilities

Drive the daily news agenda for ENDS Waste & Bioenergy, writing, editing, and delivering high-quality, accurate, and original news and analysis.
Develop original, off-diary stories and exclusive investigations into the key trends and issues affecting the waste sector.
Prepare and oversee the delivery of EWB's daily news bulletin and specialist editorial bulletins.
Host and develop the EWB Burning Issue podcast, including identifying, approaching and interviewing relevant guests.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, industry leaders, decision-makers and other key contacts across the waste sector.
Attend relevant industry events, visit sites and engage with industry networks to develop market knowledge, identify stories and strengthen the publication's profile.
Work with EWB's editorial panel and wider industry contacts to gather insight and identify opportunities for relevant and impactful coverage.
Manage and support the Editor of Mineral & Waste Planning, ensuring the publication delivers high-quality, relevant and engaging editorial content.
Use audience analytics and other relevant data to understand reader interests and inform editorial planning and content development.
Use data and insights from EWB's Plant Tracker to uncover original news leads.
Monitor competitor activity, industry developments and emerging trends to maintain strong market awareness and identify opportunities to develop the brand.
Work collaboratively with subscription, marketing and other commercial teams to support audience engagement, brand development and subscriber growth.
Ensure all editorial content meets agreed standards of accuracy, quality, tone and style, and complies with relevant legal requirements.
Apply strong editorial judgement when commissioning, writing, editing, sub-editing and proofreading content.
Contribute to wider editorial initiatives and projects across ENDS and the broader business as required.

Requirements

Strong background in B2B or specialist news journalism.
A knowledge of – or demonstrable interest in – the waste, resource management, or broader environmental sectors.
Strong news judgement and the ability to identify stories that are relevant and valuable to a professional readership.
Solid working knowledge of media law, libel and editorial standards.
Understanding of digital publishing and multi-channel content, including podcasts, webinars and other digital formats.
Awareness of audience analytics and how data can be used to inform editorial decisions.
First-class writing, sub-editing and headline writing skills, with strong attention to accuracy and detail under tight deadlines.
Strong editorial judgement, with the ability to identify, develop and prioritise stories.
Excellent communication, interviewing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build rapport with senior industry contacts.
Ability to translate complex technical, legal or financial issues into clear, accessible news copy.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to consistently hit daily newsletter and publishing deadlines.
Ability to use audience data and insight to inform editorial decisions and develop content.
Confident working across multiple channels, including digital, podcasts, webinars and events.
Proven experience working as a news editor, senior reporter, or experienced B2B journalist ready for their next step.
A strong track record of breaking exclusive news and delivering high-quality news analysis.
Demonstrable ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a diverse network of industry contacts and sources.
Confidence conducting interviews with senior and high-profile individuals.
Experience producing engaging content across multiple channels and formats.
Ability to use audience data, analytics and market insight to inform editorial decisions and content planning.
Experience managing or supporting the work of other editorial colleagues.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced editorial environment, managing daily deadlines and competing priorities.
Curious and interested in the sector and audience.
Editorially driven with strong news judgement and high editorial standards.
Collaborative and able to work effectively across teams.
Connected with the ability to build strong industry relationships.
Accountable and committed to delivering high-quality work.
Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities.
Commercially aware with an understanding of audience and business needs.
Creative with a focus on developing engaging content and new ideas.
Professional and able to represent the brand with credibility and integrity.
Resilient and able to remain focused when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Skills

News gathering
Journalism
Editing
Writing
Podcast production
Relationship building
Industry networking
Data analysis
Digital publishing
Media law
Sub-editing
Headline writing
Interviewing
Time management
Content development
Collaboration
Commercial awareness
Creativity

Location

Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year
Hybrid working model (office at least three days a week)

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Editor
News editor
Senior reporter
Experienced B2B journalist

Benefits

25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year
Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3)
Generous contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plans (medical expenses, dental care, optical services)
Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria

About the Company

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content.
From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages, we deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions.
From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.
Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future.
As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good.
Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise.
We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching.
Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment.
Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities.
We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too.
Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.

Equal Opportunity

We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability.
In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts.