Job Description

The Media & Entertainment pillar of Informa Tech brings together exciting brands across the event, research, and media landscape, covering the technology and companies touching our lives as consumers every day. Our game media brand, Game Developer, is seeking an EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (EDITORIAL MANAGER) to build on its success and capitalize on a rapidly growing and changing industry.

Game Developer was founded in 1997 as Gamasutra and relaunched in its current form in August 2021. The site publishes multiple stories daily to inform, empower, and inspire its largely game developer readership. This includes news posts on current events and developments in the game industry alongside regular, in-depth features and interviews exploring different aspects of game development and the diverse individuals that make up the industry.

The EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of Game Developer oversees the day-to-day and overall editorial operation of the site, steering its editorial strategy to reflect an ever-shifting industry and leading a team of editors as they craft content to meet audience needs. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong communicator with a deep knowledge of the video game industry and experience both writing and editing content for a video game media site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Editor-in-Chief (Editorial Manager) is expected to assume the following key responsibilities, plus any other reasonable duties as required:
• Develop Game Developer's editorial strategy to serve an audience of game development professionals
• Lead a staff of editors and writers, working closely with Game Developer's publisher to achieve measurable goals
• Effectively use site metrics and data on article performance to inform future coverage and editorial strategies
• Manage story assignment, scheduling, and publication to maximize article reach and impact
• Provide decisive and constructive editorial guidance and feedback to editors and freelance contributors to sharpen articles and pitches
• Contribute written editorial content as needed, including interviews, written features, and the odd news story

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the video game industry, including B2B subject matter
• Experienced with copy editing and providing constructive feedback
• Commitment to supporting and amplifying diverse voices in the game industry
• Willingness to collaborate with a cross-functional team
• Direct experience managing writers and editors
• Knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices
• Experience with content management systems and website analytics tools
• Familiarity with productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe)

Additional Information

WHY WORK AT INFORMA  

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development  
• 15 days PTO plus 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match 
• Paid parental leave 
• Work with a high quality of specialist products and service  
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration  
• ESPP - become a shareholder

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. 

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