Editor - PCGamesN

Role: Editor, PCGamesN Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid Closing Date: 4 June 2023 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £42,000

Working for Network N Media Were a fun and friendly company offering an informal working environment with offices in central Bath. We are always growing, work fast but accurately, have an international reach and are nerdy as hell! We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and have various groups and events to hear underrepresented voices including Women, Neurodiversity, Diversity and Pride.
Our people make our success, so it is only fair we give plenty in return, including:

• 
  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

About us
Network N Media is one of the fastest growing media businesses in the UK and US, and owns several world-class brands including PCGamesN, The Loadout, Pocket Tactics, Wargamer, PCGameBenchmark, and The Digital Fix. Were an ambitious and friendly company that celebrates passion, expertise, and nerdiness.
The Role

Were looking for an experienced editor and passionate PC gamer to lead the charge on a new chapter for PCGamesN. Here, youll have a chance to put your own stamp on one of the leading PC gaming sites in the world, while working with our talented in-house team to take the site to new heights.

Youll be expected to lead and develop the sites existing in-house team of writers and section editors, as well as its large pool of freelancers, all while developing and optimising editorial strategies to ensure that PCGamesN is remembered as the best destination for all things PC gaming.

To achieve that goal, youll be expected to keep a close eye on all published content, ensuring that standards are met and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) best practice is followed. Youll also be required to keep tabs on emerging trends, uncovering whats hot and whats not in the PC gaming space, and developing opportunities around that with PRs, developers, and publishers.

This is the perfect opportunity to join one of the biggest PC gaming sites in the world and we welcome applications from experienced editors or successful deputy editors that want to take a step up in their career.

You will be responsible for:

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

• Developing, executing, and optimising editorial strategies to grow the monthly user base and pageviews of the website
• Managing the PCGamesN editorial team, ensuring they are performing their roles at the highest level and remain happy and motivated
• Working with cell leaders to create and implement strategies to improve the output and reach of published content
• Leading weekly 1:1s and team meetings
• Staying on top of and training team members in SEO best practices and internal process changes
• 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 PCGamesN 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 PCGamesN and Network N Media at industry events
• Using the companys workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
• Other as requested by the Group Editors or senior leadership team

Person specification (skills, knowledge, and behaviours):

• Substantial and demonstrable experience in management positions, preferably at established online gaming or entertainment brands

• Knowledge of the gaming industry and a passion for PC gaming and hardware
• Ability to write quickly, accurately, and entertainingly to task, preferably with experience writing for a PC-focused publication
• 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 and demonstrable experience in people management
• Established contacts book across the PC gaming industry
• 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

If it sounds like you are the right fit, please apply with a covering letter and a CV.
Please also note that this role is based either hybrid (minimum expectation of 2 days per week in Bath head office) or can be remote within the UK, with regular visits to the office as required.

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 careers@network-n.com 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.

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