PCGamesN and The Loadout, our excellent sister site, are searching for new editors. The successful candidates will be responsible for the management and growth of their respective brands. If that sounds interesting to you, we’ve got all the details down below.
Both editor roles offer the chance to work across talented, driven, and friendly teams, and whether you’re interested in PCGamesN or The Loadout, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to propel your site to new heights. Your day-to-day will see you planning and delivering on a growth-focused strategy in collaboration with the deputy and section editors while maintaining the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of your team’s output.
While PCGamesN is very much a leading PC gaming site, The Loadout might be more your speed if you’re an expert on console and competitive gaming.
Please note that both roles are only open to UK applicants, though we do offer the option to work fully remotely or as a hybrid worker from our wonderful office in Bath. Both roles offer a salary of 42k and come with a range of lovely benefits, from an extra day off at your birthday to Vitality private medical care.
This is the perfect opportunity to join two of the best gaming brands out there, and as such we welcome applications from experienced editors or successful deputy editors wishing and ready to step up. Be sure to get your applications in soon, as we’ll be closing them on Sunday, June 4.
For more information, check out the detailed role overviews down below. We wish you the very best of luck!
Editor – PCGamesN
- Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid
- Closing Date: June 4 2023 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
- Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £42k
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced editor and passionate PC gamer to lead the charge on a new chapter for PCGamesN. Here, you’ll 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.
You’ll be expected to lead and develop the site’s existing in-house team of writers and section editors, as well as its large pool of freelancers, all while developing and optimizing editorial strategies to ensure that PCGamesN is remembered as the best destination for all things PC gaming.
To achieve that goal, you’ll 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. You’ll also be required to keep tabs on emerging trends, uncovering what’s hot and what’s 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 optimizing 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 company’s 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 behaviors):
- 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 capitalize on emerging trends
- Experience of optimizing content for discoverability best practice, 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 company’s 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
Editor – The Loadout
- Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid
- Closing Date: June 4 2023 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
- Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £42k
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced editor and manager to spearhead The Loadout, an exciting Network N Media brand focused on console gaming. You’ll 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.
You’ll 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.
You’ll 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 we’re looking for someone who is keen to take ownership of the role and spearhead the brand’s 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 maximize Google News and Discover opportunities
- Developing, executing, and optimizing 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 company’s 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 behaviors):
- 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 capitalize on emerging trends
- Experience of optimizing 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 company’s 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
We look forward to hearing from you, and we wish you the best of luck.