Who we are

We are William Reed.

We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.

From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.

The Grocer leads the market as the UK’s only paid-for online service and weekly magazine with coverage of the whole FMCG sector. Customers range from directors of the large multiples to independent retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers, as well as growers, food processors, manufacturers, key opinion formers and the national media.

The Grocer is the premier information source for the UK grocery and FMCG sector, and the first port of call for decision makers looking for the latest exclusive commentary on the industry’s major developments and strategic advice on how to act now to optimise their operations and connect with the right partners to win in this new global, digital age.

Grocer Vision, launched in 2019 by The Grocer magazine, has quickly established itself as a leading provider of branded content and lead generation for both the world’s top FMCG companies and the suppliers looking to partner with them.

From Coca-Cola and Nestlé to TikTok and YouTube, Grocer Vision’s mission is to create quality content that drives our clients’ growth and provides a high-value information resource for our audience of food and drink professionals.

We have offices in Gatwick and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US.

In line with the Company’s current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work 2 days per week from our London office (+1-2 days per month in the Crawley office) and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Position: Full time (35hr per week), permanent

Location: London / Hybrid and 1-2 days per month in the Crawley office.

Do you have writing or journalistic experience and can demonstrate a passion and talent for writing, editing, and creating digital content? Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail and passionate about digital publishing? Do you love project management, content and marketing and are looking to build a career in the exciting world of food & drink media, advertising, and PR?

If so, Grocer Vision is seeking its Commercial Content Editor to work with the Commercial Content Director writing and project managing thought-provoking digital campaigns as well as coming up with new ideas on attracting new content and providing support to both our sales teams and the clients, agencies, and creatives with whom we partner

What you'll be doing:

• Research, write and edit commercial content and promotional copy.
• Create and control project schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor and produce reports on the performance of client campaigns.
• Work proactively with the Commercial Content Director to generate new content, audience, and revenue opportunities.
• Generate fresh ideas for attracting new content.
• Provide support to our sales teams.
• Provide support to clients, agencies, and creatives with whom we partner.
• Attend video shoots/bespoke events occasionally.
• Participate in client calls to help win new business

What you'll need

• Passion for editing, writing and content creation.
• Highly organised and ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Ability to research new topics and relevant subject areas effectively.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Entrepreneurial, a problem-solver, detailed reader/line editor and creative thinker.
• Journalistic background- desirable
• Experience of commercial content – desirable
• Awareness of project management tools e.g. Monday.com, Excel, Teams and Google Sheets – desirable
• An understanding of digital publishing and editorial standards – desirable
• Experience or knowledge of Google Analytics / web analytics – desirable.

Company Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays- increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
• A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements
• Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme and a 12-month wellness calendar for company-wide health, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion awareness dates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for us:

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.

If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.