Content Editor - Food

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-tobe-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. 

This role is based in our Amsterdam, Netherlands Office

The Food and Nutrition portfolio currently offers B2B digital marketing services to food and nutrition ingredients companies by building on the success of our ecosystem comprising online directories, newsletters, webinar series and world-renowned trade shows.

In the coming years, we are looking to accelerate the growth of our content offerings. To achieve this, we are looking for a content editor to support the production and publication of editorial content varying from reports and whitepapers to articles, interviews, and videos covering key topics around food and nutraceutical ingredients.

The Content Editor reports to the Managing Editor. Our collaborative team is made up of content programmers, content editors, and digital product specialists focused on producing and publishing engaging content for online and in-person food and nutrition audiences.

Our content is published on three leading B2B websites with a global focus: Ingredients Network, which covers food and nutrition industry news relating to ingredients and finished products; Fi Global Insights, which covers insights about product development and food ingredient R&D; and Vitafoods Insights, which covers news about nutraceuticals, food supplements, scientific research, and functional health products.

In this role you will:

• Research, write, and publish editorial content on key topics related to food and nutraceutical ingredients, varying from reports and whitepapers to articles, interviews, and videos
• Write and publish content required for our events, websites, newsletters, social media, and community platforms
• Support execution of the editorial publishing strategy to drive engagement on our current food and nutrition platforms, as well as on any yet-to-be-launched platforms
• Support the team to ensure our newsletters deliver on subscriber KPIs and sponsorship targets
• Speak, moderate, and participate in online and in-person events and webinars
• Deepen our team’s food and nutrition industry expertise through desktop research, networking, and building strong partnerships with key content partners

Responsibilities:

• Editorial content production: Work with the Managing Editor, Head of Publishing, and key industry partners to research, write, and edit reports, whitepapers, articles, interviews, videos, and other collateral required to support online and in-person programme delivery
• Editorial publishing strategy: Write and publish content for our websites and newsletters on Ingredients Network, Fi Global Insights, and Vitafoods Insights
• Moderating and interviewing: Research and moderate webinars and panel discussions, conduct interviews, and participate in the content programme at both online and in-person events

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a journalist or editor (EN), producing and publishing content on topics related to food and nutraceutical ingredients
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or similar
• Experience at writing high-quality, engaging content and meticulous attention to detail when proofreading own or other content editors’ work
• Strong presentation skills and confidence at public speaking
• Willingness to travel

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:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely 
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
•  Broader impact: take up to 4 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: 24 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Get three for one: A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Stay well: Use FiscFree to purchase a gym subscription or a new bike with tax benefits.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, fully-funded disability insurance, access to health apps and more
•  Monthly commuting and travel costs and reimbursed based on your distance between your home and the office. • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

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.  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. Ask us or see our website for full information. 

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