Your executive search and recruitment partner for editorial and content hires

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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From our offices in London, Paris, and Dubai, our team of expert consultants source the best talent globally – from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

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Talent is the heart of our business. We’re always interested in speaking with well-rounded and engaging individuals.

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Our Approach

Finding a partner to headhunt and secure the right people for your business is of paramount importance. A carefully selected blend of headhunting methods, tailored for every unique role, allows us to achieve an outstanding track record in recruitment success.

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