***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE CREATING EDITORIAL STRATEGY COVERING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE***
Summary
A leading digital media platform covering technology, science, and modern culture, known for its sharp reporting, product reviews, and commentary on the intersection of innovation is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead and grow one of its key websites covering technology, science, and entertainment. This position reports to the Managing Director. The ideal candidate is a confident, capable leader with deep experience in editing, reporting, and team organization. As Editor-in-Chief, you’ll manage a team of writers and editors, helping early-career journalists develop their skills while also mentoring seasoned reporters. You should have a genuine interest in technology, consumer electronics, culture, and science, along with a clear plan for expanding the audience and building a larger community of dedicated, repeat readers.
Responsibilities
- Set the editorial strategy, including on-site content and newsletters
- Ensure journalism meets high standards of excellence
- Oversee and manage the performance of the site’s four desks
- Meet growth targets for reach, engagement, and loyal audience
- Hire, retain, and develop editorial staff
- Manage the editorial budget
- Represent the brand externally at events and in the media to raise its profile
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with experience of managing a team of journalists in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- First-rate editorial judgment and editorial skills
- A passion for technology and broad knowledge of the tech industry
- Ability to generate original ideas for creative and engaging content
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a diverse team
- Strong collaborative skills, including experience working with stakeholders across an organization
MRG’s practices are and have always been non-discriminatory, and jobs are open to all candidates with respect to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, age, disability, etc.
Minimum and maximum base salary is approximately $165,000 to $180,000, exclusive of any other incentive or benefit.
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