Editorial Director, Rock Paper Shotgun

Description

• Work with the writing team to select the right topics, approaches, structure, and content priorities for our audience
• Track PC gaming 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 audience. 
• 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 and maintain a social media strategy to ensure the audience is receiving the right information in the right places for them
• Develop and host a Rock Paper Shotgun podcast that is distributed weekly.

• Extensive knowledge of the PC gaming space
• Good understanding of the PC gaming ecosystem, both on the software and hardware side
• 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
• 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 optimization
• The ability to define, execute upon, and adapt an editorial strategy based on goals
• Familiarity with the online publishing environment
• Experience leading journalists

• Work Schedule: Full-time. Due to this role being at the Director level, and due to events, there may be a need to work extended hours and weekends from time to time. 
• Travel Requirements: There is a requirement for this role to travel internationally to attend 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 role will be required to go into our London office on a hybrid basis, at least 2-3 days per week.

• 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.