Head of GAMING & Tech

LADbible Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media publisher in Manchester is seeking a Head of Editorial for Gaming & Tech to shape editorial direction and foster creative excellence. The role involves setting the editorial tone, driving audience growth through innovative content, and collaborating across functions. Ideal candidates have proven editorial leadership in the gaming and tech space, and a strong ability to analyse audience behaviour. This position supports blended working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading editorial teams within gaming and tech.
• A forward-thinking leader with a track record of creating innovative, high-impact digital content.
• Skilled at analysing audience behaviour and forecasting trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the voice of LADbible Group’s gaming and tech brands.
• Identify trends and insights to forecast audience behaviour.
• Lead the development of high-quality content that reflects industry trends.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire editors and content creators.

Skills

Editorial Leadership

Audience Analysis

Creative Vision

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content – spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

Role

We are now looking for a Head of Editorial – Gaming & Tech to lead and shape the editorial direction of our gaming and tech brands.

This is a rare opportunity to set the editorial vision, oversee innovative content creation, and drive growth across some of the most exciting and influential digital platforms in the gaming and tech space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set the Editorial Tone – Define and evolve the voice of LADbible Group’s gaming and tech brands, ensuring all content is engaging, relevant, and resonates with our audience.
• Audience Growth & Forecasting – Identify trends and insights to forecast audience behaviour, shaping strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Innovative Content Creation – Lead the development of cutting-edge, high-quality content that reflects the latest industry trends and challenges.
• Creative Leadership – Foster a culture of creative excellence and innovation, ensuring all editorial output meets the highest standards.
• Brand Consistency – Ensure editorial content reflects brand values and identity across all platforms.
• Team Leadership – Manage, mentor, and inspire editors and content creators to deliver world-class editorial work.
• Collaboration – Work closely with marketing, product, and sales teams to align editorial strategy with wider business goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Editorial Leadership – Extensive experience in leading editorial teams within gaming and tech.
• Creative Vision – A forward-thinking leader with a track record of creating innovative, high-impact digital content.
• Audience Obsessed – Skilled at analysing audience behaviour, forecasting trends, and shaping content strategies that drive growth.
• Collaborative Influence – A strong communicator who can engage stakeholders across the business and inspire cross-functional alignment.

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work from home and the offices on a weekly basis.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.