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EnsembleIQ · 8 hours ago

Editor-in-Chief, Progressive Grocer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. As Editor-in-Chief, you will drive content, strategy, and audience engagement across all platforms, while acting as the public face of Progressive Grocer and leveraging thought leadership to reinforce its position as the industry authority.

Information Services

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Ann Jadown, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Define the Editorial Mission: Set the overarching editorial mission, content priorities, and manage the editorial calendar for all channels (digital, print, newsletters, events)

Original Content Creation: Write market-leading content, including high-profile brand research, special reports, monthly webinars, and deep analysis of news and trends

Visual Strategy Ownership: Own the visual engagement strategy for all digital content, directing design resources to maximize audience engagement metrics (clicks, time-on-page)

Performance-Driven Strategy: Be energized by tracking digital performance metrics, translating data trends into new content opportunities, and continuously optimizing digital offerings

The Face of the Brand: Act as the confident, engaging public voice of Progressive Grocer, regularly hosting, moderating, and speaking with high authority online (especially LinkedIn) and on-stage

Influencer & Speaker Recruitment: Execute strategic, year-round speaker recruitment and cultivate long-term relationships with high-level C-suite sources across the grocery retail industry

Event Content Leadership: Define and continually elevate the Attendee Value Proposition, leading the content strategy to produce highly compelling, forward-looking agendas for all in-person events

Industry Visibility: Actively attend and influence industry events and shows to drive brand visibility

Team Leadership: Manage the day-to-day output of the editorial team, coaching and mentoring direct reports to develop their digital hosting, moderation, and content creation capabilities

Business Support: Partner closely with the Brand Director on budget, strategic planning, and supporting the pitching of sponsorship/underwriting opportunities to customers

Qualification

Editorial LeadershipContent StrategyDigital AnalyticsEvent Content DevelopmentPublic SpeakingTeam ManagementB2B Media ExperienceFood Industry KnowledgeRelationship Building

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

3+ years of proven experience as an Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Director, preferably in a B2B media environment

A strong background and deep connections within the food, grocery retail or retail ecosystem

Proven experience with event content development, digital programming, and year-round speaker recruitment

Proven experience managing and mentoring a high-performing editorial team

Comfortable using analytics/data to make content decisions and test new content ideas

Demonstrated ability to host, moderate, and present compelling digital content; comfortable speaking on stage; and maintaining a high level of visibility online (LinkedIn)

Ability to travel domestically as needed for events and internal meetings

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life/disability coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA

A well-being program

Various optional coverages

Company

EnsembleIQ

EnsembleIQ is a full-service B2B media company with a trusted reputation for impact across the North American retail, healthcare, and hospitality industries.

Founded in 2016

Chicago, IL, US

51-200 employees