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Editor of Player.One

Department: Player One
New York City
Full-Time

Job Title: Editor of Player.One

Player.One is seeking a talented Editor to lead the editorial team of our fast-growing gaming and player news and info website. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the gamer culture, must be a hardcore gamer, and have a deep network of gamers that can be recruited as contributors, and a passion for creating high-quality and multi-media content.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily content creation and ensure that all articles meet Player.One's high standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Manage and mentor a team of writers and editors, providing guidance and feedback to help them develop their skills and produce excellent content.

• Develop and grow a network of gamer contributors to become the largest on the web.

• Develop and implement an editorial strategy that aligns with Player.One's mission and goals.

• Ensure that the website's content is on track to meet its growth and revenue goals.

• Execute on opportunities to optimize content for search engines.

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to stay up-to-date on the latest gaming news and trends.

• Represent Player.One at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a digital editorial role

• Deep understanding of the gamer world

• Great writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating engaging content

• Experience with SEO best practices and the ability to write headlines and article summaries that grab readers' attention.

• Familiarity with Google Analytics and other web analytics tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with writers, editors, and other members of the team.

• A strong work ethic, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Questions:

• What are the reasons you are interested in this position?

• Why should we hire you as Editor?

• What are your long-term career goals?

• Why are you seeking a new position?

• Are you willing to work everyday in the office?

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

About IBT

IBT Media is a fast growing global digital news organization, delivering news and insight to over 20 million monthly readers across the world. With innovations across the newsroom and the platform, we are engaging a new generation of readers with content that speaks to their interests, analysis that serve their businesses, and insight to make sense of a globally connected world.