Publications Director

FORUM S.A., one of the leading trade show organizers in Greece and a member of the international NürnbergMesse Group, is looking for a Publications Director to lead its Publications Department.

With more than 35 years of experience in the professional exhibitions, publishing, and communications industry, FORUM continues to grow dynamically, investing in innovation, creativity, and its people.

📍 Athens

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have overall responsibility for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and editorial leadership of FORUM’s magazine portfolio across print and digital formats. You will also play a key role in shaping the content of our exhibitions, from thematic axes and programs to speaker selection and journalistic coverage on site. You will lead a team of Managing Editors and Senior Art Directors and work closely with the Marketing, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall publishing/magazines strategy and portfolio direction across print and digital formats.

• Own the commercial performance of the portfolio.

• Develop and monitor the annual publishing plan and editorial calendar for the publishing portfolio in alignment with exhibition dates.

• Develop the annual commercial feature plan for each publication in cooperation with Project Managers and Editors-in-Chief.

• Oversee the full publishing workflow of each magazine, from planning and content delivery to final approval, pre-press, and print quality control

• Develop performance reporting and maintain quality standards, and ISO certifications

• Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of publishing processes, standards and internal procedures.

• Monitor national and international industry news and market trends to guide editorial priorities and new content propositions

• Contribute to the development of exhibition programs and thematic axes, and evaluate and coordinate speakers

• Lead the team of journalists during exhibitions and oversee event-related content production

• Build and maintain relationships with institutional bodies, professional associations, experts, and consultants

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Publications team

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, Publishing, Literature, or a related field; a postgraduate degree is an asset

• 15 years of professional experience in publishing, journalism, editorial, or media, including a senior editorial or publishing leadership role

• Proven experience in senior publishing and/or editorial leadership role

• Strong end-to-end publishing and production experience.

• Proven experience in commercial publishing and advertising-driven media environments.

• Experience in event content, conference/exhibition programming, or journalistic event coverage

• Proven team leadership and people development skills

• Excellent command of Greek and English

• Strong knowledge of MS Office and modern digital/content tools

• Strategic thinking, commercial mindset, editorial judgement, and strong stakeholder management skills

• Experience in B2B publishing, exhibitions, or professional/industry media is a significant advantage

• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001/14001 is an advantage

What we offer

• A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO and real influence on the company’s publishing and content strategy.

• Gross monthly salary between 2,300-2,700€, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Monthly meal vouchers/meal card

• Public Transportation card

• Comprehensive group private health insurance

• Hybrid working model

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• A modern and creative working environment

• Exposure to an international working environment and collaboration with the NürnbergMesse Group Headquarters

• The opportunity to work for one of the leading trade show organizers in Greece, with a strong portfolio of exhibitions, professional publications, and media