TRBusiness, a major force in global travel retail B2B publishing and the proprietor of TRBusiness magazine/e-zine, TRBusiness.com, The Travel Retail Awards, The Travel Retail Consumer Forum and Travel Retail Sustainability Week, is on the hunt for a talented Business Editor to reflect the company’s next phase of growth.

The Business Editor will play a leading role in driving influential business coverage across TRBusiness’ market-leading digital, print and events portfolio. This is a full-time role.

The ideal candidate would be either a precocious talent with several years’ experience looking to step-up, or a seasoned professional seeking to advance their career.

Possessing a firm nose for news and an international outlook, they will be keen to make their mark in the fast-paced and evolving global duty free and travel retail industry.

They will demonstrate editorial skill and flair, imagination and tenacity, with a keen eye for detail and ability to quickly grasp complex issues and translate them into punchy and compelling content across multiple platforms that speaks to a variety of stakeholders – from global luxury brands and suppliers, to travel retailers, airport operators, trade associations and industry lobbyists.

What we expect:

-Provide editorial support across TRBusiness’ market-leading portfolio of digital/print magazines, websites and events, across all geographical territories and channels.

-Producing original and incisive content (news, interviews, features) that speaks to stakeholders across the value chain – from airport CEOs and retailers, to luxury brands and trade associations.

-A Batchelor’s degree or post-graduate qualification in journalism (NCTJ or equivalent).

-Working knowledge of CMS systems (preferably WordPress), Photoshop/Canva, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

-Comfortable networking with and interviewing individuals at all levels: from shop floor staff to C-level executives, to further deepen TRBusiness’ relationships and develop its presence as a source of trusted, independent and authoritative news and information.

-Act as an ambassador for the company in the UK and abroad.

What you’ll receive:

-Remote working with necessary expenses covered (telephone, broadband and computer equipment).

-Opportunity for international travel, including attendance at leading industry trade events.

–A professional, close-knit, fun, friendly and supportive team. 

-22 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus additional one week of holiday over Christmas.

About us

TRBusiness has been a leading provider of news, analysis and commentary to decision makers and stakeholders in the global DF&TR industry since its launch in October 1997.

Today, TRBusiness is an award-winning, B2B digital media and events company with a multi-product portfolio comprising TRBusiness.com, the TRBusiness e-zine (and print issues) the TR Consumer Forum, the consumer-voted Travel Retail Awards, and Travel Retail Sustainability Week. 

TRBusiness is the only travel retail B2B media company offering weekly video news updates. In addition, TRBusiness hosts bespoke roundtables and webinars, moderates at the industry’s leading conferences and events, and has appeared on the BBC on several occasions as its travel retail expert. 

For a link to the full job spec and to apply for the position via LinkedIn, click here. 

Alternatively, please send your resume and a link to examples of your work outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].