matt hobley

head of digital

About

I have extensive experience of publishing and digital product development. A diplomatic leader and project manager, I have a global view of publishing, having edited magazines, launched subscription-based and transactional on-line products and developed market-leading conferences in specialist fields. I also have experience of business planning and digital project management, working with a wide range of operational groups and leading the development process from concept through to deployment. I have a pragmatic approach to digital development, seeking the best solution paying due heed to internal and external factors.

Country

united kingdom

City

london

Industry

media production

Skill

digital media, blogging, editorial, digital marketing, content management, publishing, copywriting, magazines, social media, project management, online marketing, seo, public speaking, digital photography, photography, online publishing, indesign, copy editing, b2b, editing, business planning, web project management, conference design, advertising, publications, online journalism, proofreading, wordpress, strategic communications, direct marketing, digital strategy, email marketing, brand development, press releases, media relations, journalism, corporate communications, internal communications, cms, project planning, content management systems

Experience

publisher

hemming group

2008-1 - 2012-5 · 4 yrs 5 mos

I acted as digital ‘champion’ across the publishing group, steering the commercial and editorial development of digital products in the public sector portfolio. Identified new technologies and processes, and devised new commercial opportunities for clients.

editor, surveyor magazine

hemming group

2002-8 - 2007-1 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Steered this respected weekly magazine for professionals working in the transportation and built environment sectors, including day-to-day involvement in editorial and commercial operations while acting as a figurehead for the title and speaking at regular conferences and industry events.

head of digital

hemming group

2012-5 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

A member of the senior management team, I am responsible for a portfolio of more than 20 digital products and the development of internal systems, processes and staff. I operate as project lead from initial proposal to digital specification, build, testing and deployment. I have an understanding of systems architecture and adopt a pragmatic approach to technical development, preferring inclusive, agile processes that garner the views of stakeholders across operational groups in the business. The portfolio spans publisher content and directory sites - some with pay wall structures - data rental services, conference and event products, recruitment sites, mobile and app developments.