Editor – International Boat Industry (IBI)

Location: 240 Blackfriars Road, London, UK. Hybrid arrangement with in-person work in the office or at events three days a week or more; remote work is available at other times. International travel is required.

Company

hirify.global operates specialist media, data, intelligence, and events brands, including International Boat Industry, serving the global leisure marine sector.

What you will do

• Define and execute editorial strategy across print, digital, video, and event platforms.
• Oversee planning, commissioning, editing, and production of authoritative industry content.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the in-house editorial team, including the Digital Editor and Deputy Editor.
• Coordinate international contributors, freelancers, and subject-matter experts.
• Represent the brand at boat shows, conferences, awards, and other industry events.
• Build relationships with senior marine-industry executives and moderate or host events and panels.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in the leisure marine media sector is essential.
• Proven editorial leadership experience in B2B or specialist media.
• Strong understanding of multi-platform content strategies across print, digital, video, and events.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and commissioning skills, with experience managing journalists and international contributors.
• Confident public speaking and the ability to build relationships with senior executives and industry stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally throughout the year.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration with flexibility to work from home or remotely outside office and event commitments.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day.
• Opportunity to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
• Private medical cover, personal benefits options, wellbeing support, and mental health resources.
• Training, mentoring, LinkedIn Learning access, and support for internal career moves.
• Volunteer leave, charity match funding, employee recognition programmes, and ShareMatch benefits.