Hardware Reviews Editor

Description

IGN Entertainment is one of the leading Internet media companies focused on video games and entertainment. IGN reaches more than 300 million monthly users around the world, and is followed by more than 58MM social and YouTube followers. IGN also publishes daily content on 35 platforms including TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat Discover. Established in 1996, IGN is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. IGN content is localized in 20 languages and 110 countries and hosted on websites and native applications on mobile, connected TV, and Xbox and PlayStation platforms.     

The Opportunity

Come join IGN as a Hardware Reviews Writer/Editor, supporting the wider IGN tech and commerce teams.     

Key Responsibilities     

This position’s day-to-day work is focused on producing hardware and tech product reviews and buying guides, as well as supporting content (news, how-to/explainers, etc) for those products. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in hardware and tech reviewing, specifically console and PC components and peripherals, smartphones/tablets, and/or displays, with experience as both a writer and editor.     

Responsibilities:     

●         Personally review tech and hardware products.     

●         Working with freelancers to commission, edit, and publish hardware reviews and buying guide updates.     

●         Maintain knowledge of the gaming hardware landscape and write articles about new product announcements.     

●         Producing new and updating existing Best Of Tech (buying guide) articles, prioritized from trending topics, in-house reviews,  and search-minded sources.     

●         Maintaining a calendar of planned updates and product coverage, including news, how-to/explainers, and industry trends, working in close cooperation with the Tech Executive Editor to develop an effective tech features program.     

●         Monitoring buying guide traffic and engagement metrics (CTR, Pageviews).     

●         Researching, identifying and monitoring priority keywords and their organic ranking changes ongoing.     

●         Using SEO data and competitor gap analysis to continually refine and improve article rankings (auditing user intent, headlines, linking and on-page optimization).      

●         Occasionally travel to events (CES, Galaxy Unpacked, etc) and produce news and review coverage.     

●         Filling in on traditional IGN Editorial coverage (News, Reviews, Previews, Features) and event coverage (PAX, Comic-Con, E3) on an ad-hoc basis.     

Job Qualifications

●        A minimum of 3-5 years in hardware and technology journalism.     

●        Specific experience as a tech/hardware critic and tester.     

●        Expert knowledge of at least one of the following product categories: mobile devices (smartphones/tablets), displays (gaming monitor, TVs), gaming laptops, or gaming peripherals (headsets, controllers, mice, keyboards, etc).     

●        Experience managing the work of others, including commissioning, budgeting, editing, CMSing, and publishing.      

●        A strong mind for detail, process, and sorting through competing priorities.     

●        Experience with project management tools like Trello, AirTable, Asana or equivalents.     

●        Comfortable establishing relationships with vendors and attending events as needed.     

●        Experience optimizing content with both search engines and search audiences in mind.     

●        Experience with ecommerce and shopping-related content.     

●        Proficient in using analytical tools such as Google Analytics or equivalents to make data-driven decisions.     

●        High level of independent initiative, able to drive forward multiple concurrent projects.     

●        Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams.     

●        Personal familiarity with current video games, comic books, and anime.     

●        On camera experience, and/or familiarity with filming product b-roll/beauty shots is a bonus.     

●        Previous experience with SEO optimization/SEM is a bonus.     

●        Experience with graphic design and/or banner/asset creation is a bonus.     

●        Basic knowledge of web development/rudimentary HTML is a bonus.     

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 286 MM 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 offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven,  Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement 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.     

IGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.     

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.     

Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,000 to $75,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.