What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor position at Consumer Tech?
ZDNET is seeking a full-time Managing Editor on the News & Features team. This editor will work with a team of writers, editors, and freelancers to create news stories, feature articles, tips, howtos, explainers, and commentary. The role requires a person with attention to detail, proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, a genuine curiosity about technology, and a high emotional IQ.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of well-optimized news content
- Work with freelancers and full-time staffers contributing to news and features; this includes onboarding new hires, as well as coaching, training, and mentoring
- Collaborate and communicate with other editorial leads and with key colleagues across other departments, including SEO and Product
- Edit content for style, tone, and flow; correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors; conform content to in-house style
- Write great headlines and descriptions, and select compelling images to represent stories
- Use analytics and other tools to track and optimize story performance; report on weekly progress toward goals and targets
- Project manage feature packages and collaborate with the Integrated Marketing team on the packaging and launch of various features
What We’re Looking For
- 6 years of experience as an editor of technology content
- Experience mentoring and coaching writers and freelancers
- An understanding of SEO best practices and what it takes to create content that ranks well
- Proficiency in meeting deadlines and prioritizing workloads
- A good teammate who excels in cross-functional teams
- Strong interest and passion for tech and innovation
- Fast editing skills; ability to balance strong voice, editorial quality, and performance optimization
- Meticulous organizational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Must be highly adaptable and flexible; priorities change rapidly and regularly
- Must be trustworthy, committed, considerate, and a good listener
Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.
