Editor in Chief, Kotaku

G/O Media is the publisher of the web’s most original media brands, including Jalopnik, Kotaku, Quartz,  The Root, and The Inventory.  We connect with the young, diverse audiences that are shaping our future. Through fearless journalism, and high-impact storytelling, we are elevating the stories and issues audiences are passionate about.

About the Role:

Kotaku, a leading gaming enthusiast site, is looking for an Editor-in-Chief to help lead and grow the brand. The ideal candidate has a passion for the category and deep knowledge of (and opinions on) the various gaming platforms, consoles and franchises. Whether it’s Fortnite or Madden, Twitch or Discord, Activision or Take Two, you have context to add or a POV to share. You know the top game developers, publishers and studios, plus the emerging trends, and have a vision for a site that attracts both devotees and newbies. The right candidate also understands the value of relationships in this industry—how to cultivate them, and how to leverage them for exclusives and scoops.

Other essentials: you should feel comfortable in a fast-moving digital operation; you’re familiar with data analytics and SEO best practices; and you’ve managed editorial teams. You’ll be expected to oversee daily/weekly/month-out output of news and features designed to grow audience, with evergreen tips, guides, and other service content of perennial interest to gamers. But most importantly, we’re looking for a seasoned leader with excellent communication skills, a strong vision for where Kotaku can carve out wins, and an interest in nurturing writers and editors to create their best work.  This is a very visible role, both internally and externally, and we need someone who can represent the brand and the company with integrity and smarts. This is an in-person, in-office role based in New York City.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with your managers and audience development, shepherd a menu of content—with a heavy emphasis on tips, guides, and reviews—designed to grow audience and drive traffic.
• Refine the voice and mission of the site, ensuring they are in line with the goals of G/O Media.
• Craft the editorial calendar; liaise with sales for package opportunities.
• Manage budget, logistics, and resource allocation for the department.
• Use data insights and analytics to understand our audience, and inform the way we commission, curate and edit stories, then share those learnings with your team.
• Manage personnel, staffing, and hiring across a newsroom of writers and editors.
• Run daily and weekly edit meetings (in-person whenever possible).
• Stay up to speed on the category so as to ensure we are always relevant, urgent and competitive with other media.

• 7+ years of editorial experience in digital media, including 5 years of experience as an editor in the gaming space.
• A demonstrable passion for gaming.
• Experience leading a large editorial team.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• A skilled editor and writer.
• Well organized, with experience managing content calendars.
• Ability to juggle a vibrant daily newsroom’s many needs with ambitious, long-term projects. 

This position has range of $125,000.00 up to $180,000.00 annually, dependent upon years of related experience.

G/O Media is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are very strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences and so, we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.

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We're better together! G/O Media is back in office with 6 work-from-home days per month. This role is based in our New York City Office.

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