Closing Date: 4th August 2014
Contact: scott.bicheno@informa.com
Reporting to: Editorial Director, Telecoms.com
Telecoms.com is the online resource of choice for industry professionals looking for the latest news, analysis and inside information on the global telecoms business. As the public face of Informa Telecoms and Media, Telecoms.com is a highly influential and internationally respected business title, and is the first port of call for many mobile industry professionals looking to stay on top of technology and industry developments.
Established well over a decade ago, Telecoms.com is now at a unique crossroads. New Editorial Director, and former mobile industry Analyst, Scott Bicheno, is also recruiting a new team, which has the opportunity to take the site to new levels, and in exciting new directions. The telecoms industry is in a state of constant, rapid evolution and Telecoms.com needs an editorial team that can move at that speed.
Telecoms.com Intelligence is the bespoke content arm of Telecoms.com, and a key brand in its own right. We are currently recruiting for an experienced editorial and research professional to take day-to-day ownership of Telecoms.com Intelligence, and work on the full product range of webinars, white papers and survey reports.
The role would suit someone with telecoms industry experience, from an analyst or journalist background who has excellent client management, data management, written and oral communication skills. Reporting to the Editorial Director of Telecoms.com, the Head of Content for Telecoms.com Intelligence will also be expected to contribute news and analysis content to our core editorial products.
Products and processes will include:
Webinars
Client liaison. Working with the PR/Marketing function at client to define the project. This includes advising on topic area, identifying messaging, devising presentation.
Research/create presentation. Where a full introduction is required source content for slides and script presentation. Create slide deck and record audio file for presentation.
White Papers
Client liaison. Working with the PR/Marketing function at client to define the project. This includes advising on topic area, identifying messaging, devising structure of paper. A good deal more involved than exec interviews and webinars.
Research/create White Paper. Collect content from a variety of internal and external sources, draft paper.
Sign off. Collect and execute on client feedback. Advise on and incorporate requested changes, pass for publishing.
Surveys
Client liaison. Working with the PR/Marketing function at client to define the project. This includes advising on topic area, identifying messaging, identifying desired outcomes and discussing question structure. A good deal more involved than exec interviews and webinars.
Data analysis. Take raw data in pdf and xls format and process results. Identify trends/patterns for report content, create initial conclusions. Pass findings to client for further discussion.
Create report. Structure and draft report. Identify data to be used for illustration, including exact format for each datapoint.
Sign off. Collect and execute on client feedback. Advise on and incorporate requested changes, pass for publishing (proofing and subbing).
The ideal applicant will have proven experience. As well as demonstrating the writing, analytical and client-facing skills required, the successful applicant should be familiar with Office, image manipulation software and be a resourceful Internet user. Knowledge of WordPress would be an advantage, as would familiarity with mobile devices, components and infrastructure.
Telecoms.com is part of Informa plc. Informa is one of the world’s leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialised information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organisations around the world. With over 6,000 employees working in over 100 offices in 25 countries, our global reach and breadth of offer is unique.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious journalist, analyst or industry professional looking to join an established title at an exciting phase. Investments are being made to ensure Telecoms.com continues to be the place to go for anyone with an interest in the global telecommunications industry and we’re building a team that wants to grow with it. Accordingly we are prepared to offer a very competitive compensation package to the right person.
If you want to be part of that team please contact Editorial Director Scott Bicheno at: scott.bicheno@informa.com.
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