Editorial Director

1 Month ago • All levels • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

GamesIndustry.biz, part of IGN Entertainment, is seeking an Editorial Director to lead its expert writing team. The role involves crafting content strategy, ensuring high standards of integrity, credibility, and quality for an industry audience, and maintaining a presence at industry events. The director will lead the global writing team, foster collaboration, manage a freelance budget, and report to the SVP of Publishing. Responsibilities include selecting topics, tracking industry trends, managing publishing schedules, developing the writing team, editing copy, mastering the content management system, implementing social media strategy, and partnering on events.
Must have:
  • Extensive knowledge of the games industry
  • Ability to interpret financial statements
  • Ability to build industry contacts
  • Ability to edit under pressure
  • Strong understanding of game design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude and team mentality
  • Attention to detail
  • Passion for video games
  • Understanding of SEO
  • Familiarity with web publishing
  • Experience leading journalists
Good to have:
  • Experience managing freelance budgets
  • Experience planning and executing industry events
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Robust health and wellness benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Pregnancy and Parental leave
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Employee-focused engagement and education programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Company-sponsored events
  • Arcade/game room

Job Details

Description

About Us: 

GamesIndustry.biz is a part of IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

About the Opportunity: 

GamesIndustry.biz is looking for an Editorial Director to lead our expert writing team to deliver content on the best gaming industry B2B website in the world. This position will generate informative and up-to-date editorial content and craft the site's content strategy and delivery, all while preserving high standards of integrity, credibility, and quality for our industry audience. This role will also need to have a presence at industry events, as well as aid in the planning and execution of GI.biz events such as the Great Place to Work awards. 

This role will lead the global GamesIndustry.biz writing team and foster a collaborative and productive working environment. The Editorial Director will also manage a dedicated freelance budget for the site, and must be able to effectively allocate resources for content production needs. This position reports directly to our SVP of Publishing, and will maintain close alignment with the broader business objectives and strategy of IGN Entertainment.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Work with the writing team to select the right topics, approaches, structure, and content priorities for our audience
  • Track industry trends, potential disruptors and align editorial content with that information to keep the audience informed
  • Manage and oversee the publishing schedule to maximize the team's time and focus to ensure our content is delivered timely and aligns with the priorities of the games industry
  • Lead and develop the writing team, which includes managing and procuring an external pool of writers and contributors and the subsequent freelance budget
  • Collaborate with our wider organization to develop standard methodologies, and share this expertise.
  • Attend major industry conferences and press events, and manage the team’s attendance, to ensure the site has access to major interviews and contacts.
  • Edit copy written by others for accuracy, transparency and structure
  • Master our content management system (CMS) and use it to prepare your own and others' content for publication
  • Implement an updated social media strategy to ensure the audience is receiving the right information in the right places for them
  • Partner with internal teams in successful delivery of GamesIndustry.biz events and special projects

Job Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of the games industry across a wide range of fields.
  • Good understanding of corporate dealings, including how to interpret earnings calls, financial  statements, implications of acquisitions, etc and how to make that content relevant to our audience
  • Ability to build a network of contacts across the industry
  • Ability to edit other writers' copy to the highest standards of accuracy while under time pressure
  • Strong practical understanding of video game design and development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic with a high degree of determination and drive; strong organizational skills and a methodical approach
  • Positive solution oriented attitude and team mentality
  • Great attention to detail
  • Passion for video games and gaming culture
  • A sound understanding of search engine optimisation
  • Familiarity with the web publishing environment
  • Experience leading journalists

Role Structure:

  • Work Schedule: This is a full-time role. Due to this role being at the Director level, there may be a need to work extended hours beyond the standard working schedule, and on weekends from time to time. 
  • Travel Requirements: There is a requirement for this role to travel internationally to attend industry events. 
  • Physical Requirements: This role involves standard computer and office based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Work Model: This is a hybrid position, and there is a requirement to work out of our London office at least 2-3 days per week. 

Our Culture and Values
At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here’s the good stuff about us…

  • You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
  • We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
  • We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
  • We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life cover and income protection; a company Pension scheme, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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