Editor-in-Chief, Solar Power World

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Editor-in-Chief, Solar Power World based in the United States. The Editor-in-Chief will lead the editorial vision, content strategy, and audience development of a leading solar industry publication. This hands-on leadership role combines original journalism, editorial direction, and community building to serve professionals across solar installation, project development, equipment, energy storage, and policy. You will shape coverage across digital, newsletter, podcast, webinar, and event platforms while maintaining the publication’s credibility and editorial independence. Alongside guiding contributors and managing daily operations, you will develop industry conversations and flagship programs that strengthen audience engagement. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial journalist to influence how the solar sector understands and responds to a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Accountabilities - Lead editorial strategy: Set the editorial direction across solar installation, project development, equipment, energy storage, policy, and the broader solar business landscape. Balance timely news with original reporting, technical coverage, practical business insights, and in-depth features while maintaining accuracy, fairness, strong sourcing, and editorial independence. - Report, write, and edit: Produce original news, interviews, features, and analysis while remaining actively involved in journalism. Build trusted relationships with contractors, installers, developers, manufacturers, policymakers, and other industry sources. Edit staff, freelance, and contributed content, making complex technical and policy topics accessible without losing substance. - Manage editorial operations: Own the editorial calendar across daily coverage, long-term projects, newsletters, multimedia, and events. Coordinate staff and contributors, set priorities, manage deadlines, and provide constructive feedback.

Use audience analytics to inform editorial decisions and AI tools to support productivity without compromising original reporting. - Develop a multiplatform editorial brand: Direct and contribute to newsletters, develop and host webinars and podcasts, and shape live-event agendas. Recruit guests and speakers, conduct interviews, moderate panels, and cover trade shows, conferences, and project sites. Engage readers through professional networks and industry conversations, adapting content thoughtfully for different channels. - Lead flagship industry programs: Own the editorial strategy, annual calendar, execution, and ongoing development of the Top Solar Contractors and Top Products programs. Oversee submissions, verification, and editorial review, maintaining transparent and consistent criteria. Direct related coverage and the annual Top Solar Contractors awards reception, while supporting promotional and commercial opportunities without compromising editorial integrity. - Identify growth opportunities: Use audience data, reader feedback, and industry relationships to identify unmet needs and develop new newsletters, editorial series, multimedia offerings, and live experiences. Build proposals outlining audience value, resources, and business potential, then collaborate with colleagues to launch and assess new initiatives. - Collaborate across teams: Work with audience development, production, marketing, and commercial colleagues to grow the publication while maintaining clear boundaries between editorial and sponsored content. Requirements: - At least 5 years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, content strategy, or a related field. - Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related discipline preferred. - Strong reporting, writing, and editing experience in B2B, trade, business, technical, or energy journalism.