Senior Editor, Security

One of the world’s fastest-growing websites, Tom's Guide upgrades your life by helping you decide what products to buy, showing you how to get the most out of them and solving problems as they arise. From our foundation in consumer technology coverage, Tom’s Guide’s primary ambition is to help you use tech to achieve your ultimate goal.

What you'll do... 

Tom’s Guide is looking to grow its coverage with an editor who has experience with security hardware, software and services. You will edit and write content that helps millions of shoppers choose the best products in several areas, including antivirus, identity theft protection, password managers, parental control software and cloud storage/backup. You’ll also lead Tom’s Guide coverage of security cameras and home security.

You will work with staff writers and freelancers to fill out coverage in these areas, and create a comprehensive editorial calendar to ensure Tom’s Guide has the most relevant content throughout the year.  You will report to the Senior Editor of Security and Networking.

• You’ll maintain several buying guides with regular updates.
• Assign, edit, and write security-related stories on Tom’s Guide.
• Help promote stories with back-linking from current articles, posts to our social channels and updates to our buying guides where relevant.
• Assign and edit reviews of antivirus software, password managers, identity-theft protection, security cameras and related buying guides.
• Cultivate relationships with multiple tech companies, analysts and other sources to break news stories on Tom’s Guide.
• Track which stories perform well to inform future assignments, sharing that information with channel editors.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve...

• A strong understanding of security products and features
• First-rate SEO experience with e-commerce-focused content
• At least 5 years of editorial experience required
• Must have an interest in and knowledge of consumer tech and the other subjects Tom’s Guide covers
• Focused approach to delivery and see the early trends before anyone else.
• Exceptional editing skills which come from a clear understanding of what makes a good review or Op-Ed.
• You’ll have a passion for the data side of web editing and monitor and interpret performance and trends
• Proven ability to write high-quality engaging, relevant content
• Experience working with social media
• Ability to work as part of a wider/remote team

What’s in it for you… 

We have several awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch and learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed into one finite area but you'll develop many skills and experiences.

Additional benefits include health Insurance; that range from medical to dental and even vision care.

401k match and monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap. 

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

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Please note, the salary range for this position is $72,000-$77,000.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East.

This is a Remote based role - Future US is currently eligible to hire in 34 states - Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin,  Kentucky.

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - all - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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