Ben Vogel

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT BEN VOGEL

Experienced journalist/editor with 20 years+ experience, including 12 as editor of a globally respected B2B publication. I have a background in aerospace, defence and security journalism, with a wide understanding of global and regional politics.• My experience includes work on consultancy projects and CEO-level briefings, as well as interviews with senior industry figures. • As editor and sole staff member of Jane’s Airport Review (20••••19) I was responsible for commissioning and editing articles written by non-native English speakers, as well as peer-reviewing articles for other publications. • Throughout my career I have demonstrated an ability to multitask independently or work effectively in a team.My skills include:• Broadcasting– commentator in the national media (eg Independent, Die Welt, Le Monde). Radio and television appearances include BBC, NBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera (described by Sir David Frost as “an aviation guru”), Monocle 24.• Public speaking – co-hosted Jane’s ATC Awards ceremony (20••••19).• People management (managing and liaising with colleagues and freelance contributors).• Financial management (managing a tight editorial budget).• Fluent and accessible writing style, and good interviewing manner.• Excellent understanding of grammar for editing copy.• Ability to prioritise – subbed several magazines with short production timeframes; wrote for Jane\'s magazines while editing the janes.com public site; juggled short- and long-term priorities on a daily basis as magazine editor.• Business innovation – created and implemented new ideas to boost revenue (new sections for JAR magazine, new website).