STEP, the global professional body that helps families plan for their futures, is looking for a News Editor to cover maternity leave for a 12 month fixed term contract from March 2026 until February 2027.

Overview

12 Month Fixed Term Contract 01/03/2026 to 26/02/2027

Salary – £42,250 per annum – Closing date for applications – Tuesday 20 January 2026 at Midnight

Working within the Communications Directorate, the News Editor is responsible for the management and timely delivery of industry news content. This includes the News Digest e-newsletter service and writing news-related features for the STEP publications on a regular basis. They manage and develop relationships with industry contacts, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the private client industry (trusts, estates and tax) globally.

The News Editor may also provide general editorial assistance across STEP’s various content channels.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, be highly organised and enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. They will be comfortable handling technical content, presenting it in accessible and engaging ways. They will be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role, either B2B or B2C.

Please ensure that your application gives a clear outline of how your skills and experience meet the key criteria for this role using the job description and person specification. To apply, simply email your CV and your covering letter focusing on how you meet the requirements below to hr@step.org.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• The management, production and delivery of STEP’s Industry News Digests (email newsletters) from research to publication.
  • Researching and writing industry news for the fortnightly North America and Latin America news digests.
  • Editing, fact-checking and applying house style to the twice-weekly UK and International news; written by our freelance reporter.
  • Uploading and publishing content on the STEP website industry news pages.
  • Producing and distributing all four News Digest newsletters via the Marketing Cloud email mailing system.
  • Liaising with our freelance reporter on potential news stories, sharing leads on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Working with STEP’s commercial partner to process sponsored content featuring in the News Digests to a high ethical standard.
• Writing and producing the monthly Membership Newsletter, sent via the Marketing Cloud email mailing system.
• Regular reporting on data analytics on News Digests and Monthly Membership Newsletter engagement, and the associated newsletters, to measure engagement and inform future content development.
• Uploading, tagging and checking content on the STEP Journal website and maintaining relevant webpages.
• Researching and writing news, interviews, roundtables and other features as required for the STEP publications.
• General editorial assistance: subbing, proofing, writing content across STEP’s publications as required.

Internal Communication and Stakeholder & External Liaison

• External liaison and relationship building with law/accountancy firms, PR agencies, regulators and other professional bodies for commentary and news on developments.
• Liaising with STEP members for news, developments and feedback.
• Liaising with internal STEP departments to gather information.
• Liaising with external sales team regarding advertising content.
• Working with other members of the Communication Directorate to deliver consistent messages across all communications.
• Attending company briefings, industry events, press launches and meetings.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties, as appropriate to the post, as delegated by the Head of Editorial.

You can read the full job specification here.

Person Specification

(E = Essential, D=Desirable)

Skills:

• Excellent writing skills and command of the English language (E)
• Organisational and time-management skills, with ability to research, write, edit and proof news features to tight deadlines (E)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. (E)
• Proficient in all Microsoft office packages (E)
• Excellent editorial skills – sub-editing, writing, researching (E)
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (D)
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and understand new topics (E) especially in complex and evolving fields such as trusts, estates, tax, and legal matters (D)
• Good problem-solving skills. (E)
• Knowledge of digital publishing platforms, SEO, content management systems (CMS), and analytics tools (D)

Education:

• Educated to degree level (D)
• A Level English or equivalent (D)
• NCTJ qualified or equivalent (D)

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role (E)
• Financial or legal news-writing experience (E)
• An international outlook (D)
• Contacts in, or experience of working with, the Latin America region (D)

Special Aptitudes:

• Attention to detail: Meticulous approach to editing and content quality, ensuring all material is accurate and error-free. (E)
• Organisational skills: Excellent time-management and organisational abilities, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines. (E)
• Innovative thinking: Creative mindset to keep content fresh and relevant, with a forward-thinking approach to industry trends. (E)
• Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing industry trends or editorial priorities. (E)
• Industry networking: Ability to cultivate and maintain a network of key industry contacts to source expert contributions that enhance the publications’ authority. (E)
• Adaptability: Proven track record of adapting to new editorial tools, content trends and evolving industry landscapes. (E)
• Continuous learning: Demonstrable commitment to developing yourself and staying updated on industry developments, legal changes and new editorial practices. (E)

What We Offer

In return, as part of our Total Rewards Package we can offer you the following. More information is available on our Work for STEP webpage:

• Flexible working: we offer hybrid working and ask that colleagues work a minimum of two days per week in our London, Victoria offices.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days’ annual leave, plus UK statutory public holidays, increasing after five years’ service by an extra day per year of service, up to 30 days a year.
• Volunteering day: We offer employees one paid day of leave per year to take part in charitable activities.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension to help you save for your retirement and STEP will match contributions of up to 6 per cent of your basic annual salary.
• Life assurance: We have a life assurance scheme in place, giving a death-in-service benefit of four times your basic salary to your nominated beneficiary or your estate.
• Income protection: We provide income protection insurance that would provide you with a regular income if you were unable to work due to long-term injury or illness.
• Private medical insurance: We provide employees with a comprehensive private medical care package.
• Wellbeing: We have an extensive package of wellbeing benefits and a colleague led annual strategy.
• Professional development: We champion continuous learning at STEP and can provide study and training opportunities and sponsorship.
• Season ticket loans: To help employees manage the costs of commuting to work, we offer a season ticket loan scheme.

If you need any adjustments to help you in the recruitment and selection process or indeed if you have any questions about the role or STEP then please email hr@step.org.

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