Board of Directors

ABOUT ASPERMONT

Aspermont is a UK-Headquartered global media group (approx. 130 people), dual listed on the Frankfurt and Australian Stock Exchange with offices in London, Perth, but presence across North America and South America. Aspermont delivers subscription-based content through digital, print, conferencing and events channels. They are the dominant player in the resources sector for B2B media, delivering information services with ambitions to successfully transport its model to other countries and other B2B sectors worldwide. Over the last 20 years, the company has been at the forefront of development in new media technologies to enable an enhanced delivery of its premium content services.

The company's recent digital transformation has completed its primary phase and it is now focused on marketing automation. Artificial Intelligence and algorithm driven marketing systems, based on continual digital data capture and behavioural analysis, are revolutionising the way the business attracts, retains and upsells its audiences.

ABOUT THE ENERGY NEWS BULLETIN EDITORIAL FUNCTION

Energy News Bulletin (ENB) is Australia's largest integrated energy publication covering both the oil and gas industry and the integration of renewables and new energy like hydrogen.

The masthead has a 20-year history in Australia and was one of the first to move online in the early 2000s. We offer up to date market analysis, break stories, offer timely features and cover both ASX-listed companies and edicts from Canberra.

At Energy News we understand our subject is at the forefront of world consciousness as energy systems transition rapidly.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to be searching for an Energy Editor to join our newsroom in Perth, Australia. As the Energy News Bulletin (ENB) Editor, you will be responsible for producing high-quality written content focused on the energy industry for a business-to-business (B2B) publication. Your primary objective will be to deliver engaging and informative articles, reports, and other written materials that cater to our target audience of professionals and decision-makers within the sector.

Your role will also be instrumental in ensuring our content is best in class and continues to deliver high value add to our subscribers and new audiences. Your role will make critical decisions on the day-to-day running of the publication and its editorial agenda, as well as plan and, together with the Group Content Director, make and execute upon future decisions on the direction of the publication.

The Editor of ENB is part of a team of three, including a Deputy Editor and a Reporter. You will be responsible for leading the team through coaching, engaging, inspiring and developing.

You will also provide close monitoring of the website, newsletters and other statistics and provide regular communication with the commercial teams.

Your role will report into the Group Content Director.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUSINESS WILL INCLUDE:

• Developing and delivering a content plan positioning ENB as a premium information service.
• Content creation - researching, writing, and editing engaging and insightful articles following editorial guidelines.
• Audience analysis – identifying the needs and interests of our target audience within the sector. Tailoring the content plan to address their challenges and provide valuable insights.
• Inspiring and managing the editorial team to build data-driven and strategic content.
• Managing change to ensure the delivery of the agreed content strategy.
• Closely collaborating with commercial and marketing teams to accelerate new business and increase subscriber retention rates.
• Daily news and content creation management including curating of newsletter.
• Social media and content promotion: assisting in promoting content through various channels, including social media, and participating in content distribution strategies to increase readership and engagement.
• Working with data and ensuring data is regularly fed into the content.
• Building rapport and strong relationships with the leaders across the energy sector and representing Aspermont at key industry events and through high-profile speaking opportunities.
• Maintaining sound awareness of competitor products.
• Participating in recruitment/resource-deployment processes.

YOUR STAKEHOLDERS WILL INCLUDE:

Internal:

• Group Content Director
• ENB team
• Wider Content Team
• International Sales Team
• Creative & Production Team
• Marketing Team
• People Team

External:

• Contributors and columnists
• Business leaders, industry associations, government officials, subscribers
• Media partners, event organisers
• Aspermont key clients

ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN THIS ROLE:

• Significant editorial experience
• Industry knowledge of the oil and gas and renewables sector
• Creative and commercially focused
• Collaborative approach to working
• Experience in content planning and understanding analytics
• Experienced and inspiring people leadership style
• A proven track record of developing data-driven analytical content
• Excellent research abilities to gather relevant information from credible sources and analyse complex energy topics
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content management systems
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously to a high standard
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Passion for staying informed about the latest energy industry trends and developments
• Detail-oriented - excellent planning skills for people, projects, and strategy

WORKING AT ASPERMONT

We offer a flexible working approach, offering the opportunity to work both from home, but also our Perth office. Whilst working from home, you will benefit from managing your day how you chose around your work priorities and meetings. On your days at the office, you will benefit from being based in an office location in the central Perth CBD. Our full-time working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

ABOUT ASPERMONT

Aspermont is a UK-Headquartered global media group (approx. 130 people), dual listed on the Frankfurt and Australian Stock Exchange with offices in London, Perth, but presence across North America and South America. Aspermont delivers subscription-based content through digital, print, conferencing and events channels. They are the dominant player in the resources sector for B2B media, delivering information services with ambitions to successfully transport its model to other countries and other B2B sectors worldwide. Over the last 20 years, the company has been at the forefront of development in new media technologies to enable an enhanced delivery of its premium content services.

The company's recent digital transformation has completed its primary phase and it is now focused on marketing automation. Artificial Intelligence and algorithm driven marketing systems, based on continual digital data capture and behavioural analysis, are revolutionising the way the business attracts, retains and upsells its audiences.

ABOUT THE MINING MAGAZINE EDITORIAL FUNCTION

Mining Magazine (MM) is the single definitive guide to mining. Founded in 1909 by Herbert Hoover, Mining Magazine offers in-depth, technical insight into all operational aspects of mining. The title is designed to inform and assist mine management with decisions on mining techniques and technologies, as well as issues affecting their workforce, logistics and supply chains.

YOUR ROLE

You will be responsible for working with the MM editor on the daily production of unique and exclusive news analysis articles, and related mining research intelligence reports. You will assist with assigning and supervising the completion of work, editing and proofing.

You will also work with the MM editor on the production of the development of new multimedia content, and organising coverage of relevant industry events. As a senior editor in the Aspermont Mining editorial team, you will represent Mining Magazine at key industry events as agreed with the editor.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUSINESS WILL INCLUDE

• Writing daily news-analysis articles and interviewing senior industry figures and politicians.
• Using data and unique reporting to cover the global mining industry.
• Helping the Editor implement a content strategy focused on coverage of key mining themes.
• Ensuring the required quality and quantity of content is generated to specified deadlines for online channels.
• Daily coordination with the Editor on the management of reporting, event-coverage, field trip and production.
• Representing the Aspermont Mining editorial department (and specifically the Mining Magazine title) on field trips, at press conferences and other mining industry events, and generating content as required.
• Working with the editor to develop and execute reader-engagement and subscriber-audience building plans and initiatives, which may include social media and other promotional activity.
• Maintaining a sound working knowledge of the information needs of the audience and ensuring Mining Magazine output meets those needs. Maintaining sound awareness of competitor products.
• Close collaboration and coordination with sales and subscriptions teams on the monthly topics and features.
• Participating in recruitment/resource-deployment processes.

Key Result Areas/Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery of exclusive news analysis and interviews using unique industry sources
• Delivery of data-led features and multimedia content including video and audio broadcasting
• Well-received industry analysis as demonstrated by website traffic analysis
• Delivery of print and digital products to specified deadlines and at consistently high standards

External:

• Subscribers and other interested audiences
• Aspermont key clients

Attributes to be successful in this role:

• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines: This role requires juggling various tasks and ensuring content delivery to strict schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: You should be able to write clear, concise, and engaging news articles, features, and reports. You also need strong interview skills to gather information from diverse sources.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively: You will work autonomously on tasks but also collaborate effectively with the editor, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn: This industry is constantly evolving, and you should be eager to stay updated on trends and technologies.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills: You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your workload, which includes content calendars, event coverage, and research assignments.
• Technical proficiency: You should be comfortable utilising various content management systems, social media platforms, and data analysis tools.
• Strong business acumen: Understanding of the B2B media landscape and the mining industry is crucial for strategic content development and audience engagement.

WORKING AT ASPERMONT

You'll be able to benefit from a hybrid approach between based out of our London office, as well half of the time be based remotely/ at home. At the office you'll be able to benefit from the normal WeWork perks (free coffee ,weekly events and classes, pool and foosball tables, inspiring working spaces). Our fulltime working hours are 37.5 hours per week, however we're open to considering part time employees, who have the right skills and experience.