Editor in Chief

G/O Media is currently looking for an Editor-in-Chief to lead and grow , one of the Internet’s most-read websites covering consumer tech and science. This position reports to the Editorial Director.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive editing and reporting experience and a deep understanding of Gizmodo’s unique editorial voice. The Gizmodo Editor-in-Chief will lead a team of about thirty full-time writers, editors, and video producers, as well as a large network of freelance contributors across the globe. She/He/They must have a demonstrable passion for tech, gadgets, culture, science and more.

The ideal candidate will have a clear vision of how to evolve Gizmodo to best serve audiences given how rapidly the tech industry is changing. You are plugged in, well-sourced, opinionated and experienced. You’re comfortable mentoring young writers and hungry for scoops. This is a big job, and you’re ready for it.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Set the strategic editorial policy for the site commensurate with the company’s overall goals
Ensure the site’s work across all platforms meets the highest standards of editorial excellence and positions the site as authoritative and agenda-setting
Stewardship of the site’s unique authentic and fearless voice, based on aggressive reporting, strong opinion, conversational style and skepticism of conventional wisdom
Oversee daily production of the site’s output across multiple distribution channels
Meet targets for growing the reach, loyalty and engagement of the site’s audience
Hire, retain and develop editorial staff
Manage the editorial budget
Represent the title externally at events and in the media to raise its profile

Qualifications

Strong leadership skills with at least five years’ experience of managing a team of journalists in a fast-paced deadline-driven, digital environment
Experience in video, TV, podcasts and other platforms Gizmodo can expand into
First-rate editorial judgment and editorial skills
At least five years’ experience in writing about and editing technology news coverage, experience with products and product reviews and an affinity/engagement with the latest gadgets
Ability to generate original ideas for creative and engaging content
Demonstrable interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, motivate and mentor a diverse and talented team of writers and editors
Strong collaborative skills, including experience of liaising with stakeholders across the company

The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $180,000.00, dependent on years of related experience.