Managing Editor, GearJunkie - remote
Managing Editor, GearJunkie
AllGear Digital is looking for a high-energy, creative wordsmith with a passion for the outdoors. As a world-class editor, you will manage day-to-day editorial functions for GearJunkie, the leading voice of the outdoors and active lifestyles. The ideal candidate is an outdoor enthusiast and gear-lover with broad-knowledge of outdoor pursuits, exceptional writing and editing skills, a knack for project management, and the ability to play well with others. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with compensation starting at $60,000 per year. While this role can be performed remotely within the U.S., preference will be given to candidates who can work on a hybrid schedule affiliated with one of our offices (in the Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver or Detroit metropolitan areas).
To Apply
Qualified candidates should send to hr@allgeardigital.com:
Responsibilities
- Write and edit publication-ready content
- Manage editorial calendar, including moving edits through to publishing, assigning editors, coordinating content flow, and maintaining content schedule
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise in multiple core and expansive categories, including Camp, Hike, Backpacking, Snow, Hunt/Fish, etc.
- Adopt a strategic mindset;study industry trends and opportunities;establish approaches to leverage strengths and close gaps
- Work cooperatively across organization (e.g., with EIC, editors, copy edit, audience development, engineering, etc.) to ensure deadlines for publication are met and published material is of consistently high quality
- Proactively analyze performance and implement strategies to improve key metrics (e.g., readership, etc..)
- Manage freelance contributors (story assignments, pay rates, and networking)
- Evaluate talent and develop strategies to improve performance
- Work with Content Commerce team to coordinate product reviews
- Help manage team morale and workflow to emphasize team satisfaction and dynamic. Earn/maintain respect of GearJunkie’s editorial staff —a motley, eclectic collection of experts and ass-kickers
- Ensure best practices among editorial team with regard to style, SEO, taxonomy, content management, etc..
- Serve as an ambassador while attending industry events, press trips, and trade shows
- Manage daily homepage updates
- Train writers and editors in journalism excellence
- Ensure style and voice meet editorial standards
- Assume administrative oversight of editorial projects, including gift guides, awards, events, traffic analyses, etc
Requirements
- 5+ years of editorial experience, preferably in digital publications focused on active lifestyle pursuits
- Verifiable track record of journalistic excellence
- Highly organized, detail-oriented
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and affiliate networks
- Comfort reporting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive decisions.
- Direct experience using Google Analytics, SEO tools, G-suite, WordPress, Monday.com, etc
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field (preferred)
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