Managing Editor, GearJunkie

Managing Editor, GearJunkie

AllGear Digital is looking for a high-energy, creative wordsmith with a passion for the outdoors. As a world-class editor, you will manage day-to-day editorial functions for GearJunkie, the leading voice of the outdoors and active lifestyles. The ideal candidate is an outdoor enthusiast and gear-lover with broad-knowledge of outdoor pursuits, exceptional writing and editing skills, a knack for project management, and the ability to play well with others. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with compensation starting at $60,000 per year. While this role can be performed remotely within the U.S., preference will be given to candidates who can work on a hybrid schedule affiliated with one of our offices (in the Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver or Detroit metropolitan areas).

To Apply

Qualified candidates should send to [email protected]:

1. Their resume
2. A link to their published writing portfolio
3. A personalized cover letter
4. Compensation expectations

Responsibilities

• Write and edit publication-ready content
• Manage editorial calendar, including moving edits through to publishing, assigning editors, coordinating content flow, and maintaining content schedule
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in multiple core and expansive categories, including Camp, Hike, Backpacking, Snow, Hunt/Fish, etc.
• Adopt a strategic mindset; study industry trends and opportunities; establish approaches to leverage strengths and close gaps
• Work cooperatively across organization (e.g., with EIC, editors, copy edit, audience development, engineering, etc.) to ensure deadlines for publication are met and published material is of consistently high quality
• Proactively analyze performance and implement strategies to improve key metrics (e.g., readership, etc..)
• Manage freelance contributors (story assignments, pay rates, and networking)
• Evaluate talent and develop strategies to improve performance
• Work with Content Commerce team to coordinate product reviews
• Help manage team morale and workflow to emphasize team satisfaction and dynamic. Earn/maintain respect of GearJunkie’s editorial staff — a motley, eclectic collection of experts and ass-kickers
• Ensure best practices among editorial team with regard to style, SEO, taxonomy, content management, etc..
• Serve as an ambassador while attending industry events, press trips, and trade shows
• Manage daily homepage updates
• Train writers and editors in journalism excellence
• Ensure style and voice meet editorial standards
• Assume administrative oversight of editorial projects, including gift guides, awards, events, traffic analyses, etc

Requirements

• 5+ years of editorial experience, preferably in digital publications focused on active lifestyle pursuits
• Verifiable track record of journalistic excellence
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and affiliate networks
• Comfort reporting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive decisions.
• Direct experience using Google Analytics, SEO tools, G-suite, WordPress, Monday.com, etc
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field (preferred)