Editorial and Content Recruitment
Specialists in sourcing exceptional editorial and content talent to shape compelling brand narratives
In today’s media landscape, businesses require editorial and content talent that can navigate both traditional media and digital platforms. As a specialist executive search and recruitment agency with nearly two decades of experience in communications recruitment and editorial recruitment, we connect media companies with creative, commercially-minded editors who excel across multiple channels. From driving traffic to establishing impactful commercial partnerships or securing your next content director, our executive search services place candidates who excel in news, politics, current affairs, and features.
Our executive search and recruitment expertise spans the full media spectrum, from digital platforms to events programmes, identifying professionals who engage audiences across print, digital, and broadcast. We specialise in securing top talent with multichannel editorial experience, including award-winning editors and content creators who understand how to craft stories that capture attention and drive viewership.
Global Reach in Editorial and Content Recruitment and Executive Search
With recruiters based across the UK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, USA, and Europe, we recruit for both B2B and B2C media roles from mid-level managers to board-level positions globally. We recruit candidates with a strong journalistic and editorial backgrounds, and many have experience across multiple media formats, making them ideal for today’s multichannel media businesses.
Recent Placements in Editorial and Content Roles
We specialise in executive search for editorial professionals who shape the future voices of your brand. As editorial and content recruitment experts, some recent roles we’ve successfully filled through our executive search services include: Head of Content, Content Manager, Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor, Editorial Lead, Digital Content Editor.
These placements demonstrate our ability to connect businesses with the right talent to craft, deliver, and amplify their messages across channels.
Partner with Us for Your Editorial and Content Recruitment Needs
If you’re seeking an executive search partner with deep industry knowledge and a strong global network, we’re here to help. From traditional media to digital platforms, our editorial and content executive search services connect you with top talent to bring your stories to life, grow your audience, and support your commercial goals.
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Introducing Our Recruitment Experts
Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need
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What people say about us
Hanson Search’s knowledge of the market is up to date and accurate, they understand day to day needs for their clients, but their real USP is the ability to introduce talent that enables ambition & growth.
Talent Partner, Blakeney
Hanson Search is a trusted and valued recruitment partner to MHP Group. They know the business and the teams they work across well and always strive to provide us with the most high-quality candidates.
Talent Partner, MHP Group
The Hanson Search team truly places quality over quantity and it’s refreshing. Their robust screening process means that you may only view a handful of candidates but each one of them has something to offer the role.
Head of Campaigns, Third Bridge
Hanson Search has been instrumental in identifying and recruiting senior executives for RAK Tourism. They deeply understood the nature of the roles and people we need and provided excellent candidates.
CEO, RAK Tourism
Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.
MD, firstlightPR, Paul Davies
Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.
Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf, Rupert Young
I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.
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