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  28 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Your birthday off
• Private medical plan through Vitality with enhanced mental health provision
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Resident Development Coach
• Training budget
• Techscheme
• Cyclescheme
• Discounted Gift Card scheme
• Employee social events, including Christmas & summer parties

Were looking for an experienced editor and manager to spearhead The Loadout, an exciting Network N Media brand focused on console gaming. Youll get to manage and develop our talented team of in-house writers; expand and manage our existing pool of freelance writers; ensure all published content is of the highest quality; develop and execute editorial strategies to grow the site; commission work using a freelance budget; and ensure that The Loadout is the preferred destination for console gaming fans.

Youll coordinate your team across major releases and events, provide regular Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and content feedback, represent The Loadout at external events, plan and manage content pyramids, build and maintain key relationships with PRs, manufacturers, developers and publishers, and experiment with new content strategies to drive authority of the site and tap into important audiences.

Youll get to work for one of the fastest growing media businesses in the UK and US, in the ever evolving and exciting world of gaming, technology and geek culture. We have huge ambitions for The Loadout, and were looking for someone who is keen to take ownership of the role and spearhead the brands growth in a fast-paced and competitive market.

This is the perfect role for either an experienced editor, or for a successful deputy editor to take the step up into a managerial role.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and overseeing all published content, ensuring high quality levels and adherence to brand values and guidelines

• Writing evergreen content, including buyers guides, and reviews
• Writing news to drive authority of site and maximise Google News and Discover opportunities
• Developing, executing, and optimising editorial strategies to grow the monthly userbase and pageviews of the website
• Planning and managing content pyramids around key evergreen content
• Growing and managing a pool of trusted freelancers
• Commissioning work, managing a freelance budget, and ensuring invoices are submitted on time and according to company processes
• Improving the standing of The Loadout in the eyes of both its audience and the industry, through quality content, networking, and outreach
• Building and maintaining relationships with PRs, manufacturers, developers, and publishers
• Representing The Loadout and Network N Media at industry events
• Ensuring team members are trained and kept up to date on SEO best practices and internal process changes
• Managing The Loadout staff writers, ensuring that they are performing their roles as best as possible and remain happy and motivated
• Working with Group Editor and senior leadership team to create and implement strategies to improve the output and reach of published content
• Leading weekly 1:1s and team meetings
• Using the companys workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
• Other as requested by the Group Editor or senior leadership team

Person specification (skills, knowledge, and behaviours):

• Previous experience in management positions, preferably at established online gaming or tech brands

• Ability to write quickly, accurately, and entertainingly to task, preferably with experience writing for a tech-focused publication
• Knowledge of the gaming industry and a passion for consoles and gaming
• Ability to identify and capitalise on emerging trends
• Experience of optimising content for discoverability best practises, across both organic search rankings and Google News
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to quickly check and audit best practice across all content
• Committed to following company processes, and using the companys workflow tools and resources correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, LinkedIn Learning etc
• A track record of having grown an online audience
• Previous successful experience managing people
• Established contacts book across tech and gaming industries
• A proactive work ethic, with a drive to succeed and hit shared targets
• Clear ambition and a desire to continually raise the bar
• Meets requirements of MGT 3 on our progression framework

Network N celebrates and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that our organisation is more diverse and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, neurodivergent condition, and/or impairment. If you think you may benefit from some adjustments and support then just ask; we dont want our hiring process to be a barrier for you. Our recruiters will work with you to learn more about your support needs and identify reasonable adjustments that will help you to be at your best and have a more personalised experience. Just drop us an email at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

As part of our commitment of being a Disability Committed employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy will be offered an interview. To be considered under the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants will need to tick the box in the Disability Confident Interview Scheme on the job application form.