Senior Editor, VPN (Security and Services)

CNET is looking for a sharp editor to join our Tech editorial team and support our coverage of privacy and security services, focusing on VPNs, password managers and antivirus. This role will involve a mix of writing and editing in one of CNET’s most important topics. The security and services editor will write and edit guides, product reviews and roundups of the best products in a category. In other words, tech is complicated, and we want someone to help us uncomplicate it for people who don’t have the time or expertise to dig through all the details. We offer a supportive, collaborative editorial team that takes our work (but not ourselves) seriously, plus regular coaching and mentorship. The VPN & services editor will report to the managing editor of CNET’s Software and Services team.

What You'll Do:

Write, edit and publish stories under deadline.
Engage in hands-on product testing and analysis to offer valuable buying advice.
Write exciting headlines and clear descriptions of complicated technology.
Edit reviews and guides from Services and Software writers.
Pitch ideas for new stories and processes to ensure we’re always moving forward.
Help organize the team’s production and brainstorm ideas for new content and updates.
Learn more about an important technology sector and help people improve their digital privacy and security.

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years of writing and editing experience, preferably in digital publishing.
Familiarity with virtual private networks and the willingness to learn even more by diving into all the details about what they do (and don’t) offer.
The ability to help readers cut through bombastic marketing and understand the practical benefits and drawbacks of services, and the ability to help other writers bring out those insights.
An organized mind that has no problems cleanly tracking story ideas and publishes.
A positive, collaborative attitude and the desire to work closely with colleagues beyond your immediate team.

What We Offer:

A supportive, collaborative editorial team that takes our work (but not ourselves) seriously.
Coaching and mentorship to help you advance in your career.
The opportunity to learn more about an important technology sector and to help people improve their digital privacy and security.
The opportunity to cover some of the biggest tech events of the year, including CES, Google I/O and WWDC.

*This role is in a bargaining unit represented by a labor union, the Writers Guild of America, East.
Compensation

Cash Compensation Range: $75,000-$144,000*
*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.