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Executive Editor, Features & Special Projects (PCMag)
Editorial Remote - United States New York, New York Remote - Eastern US Remote - New Jersey Remote - New York
Have a passion for technology, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and an ever-expanding trove of story ideas? Know exactly how (and when) to tell the right story and package it in the most compelling way? Can you write killer headlines and decks in your sleep? Are you fanatical about organization, details, and data? Can you inspire a team of writers and editors? These skills could land you a key leadership role at PCMag, a leading technology reviews and buying advice site.
What You’ll Do
We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic editor and leader to expand our coverage and take on special projects including building new editorial franchises and tentpole features. From shorter pieces that expound upon the important technology news of the day and our monthly reader surveys to deep dives and smart, unique data-based stories and series, you'll shape a dynamic world of content to complement our top-notch technology buying advice and reviews.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage a team of staff and freelance writers who create a mix of shorter stories around trending news and events, update and create new evergreen service journalism pieces, and write longer-form stories including original research and data.
- Work with writers to create new data-based feature and franchise ideas that leverage our own testing and survey results as well as those of data partners.
- Create, maintain, and continually evolve our editorial calendar and run weekly editors’ meetings to align and optimize coverage opportunities across teams.
- Participate in our daily morning news meeting, helping to identify the most important stories of the day, using data to inform your coverage decisions.
- Drive our daily and long-term coverage plans, staying informed on consumer technology trends.
- Mentor and coach the team by providing continual feedback and encouraging professional development.
- Work with our audience development team to help reach growth goals by creating unique, pitchable stories.
- Collaborate with our sales and marketing teams to create coverage that delights our audience and creates new revenue opportunities.
Your Qualifications
Perks and Benefits
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 $140,000 to $150,000, plus incentive compensation, 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.
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Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
