Security Managing Editor, VPN - Tom's Guide

FUTURE PUBLISHING; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international media company in Bath seeks a Security Managing Editor to lead their VPN vertical. This senior role involves managing a team, driving content strategy, and maintaining the publication's reputation in technology journalism. The ideal candidate should have strong editorial experience and a deep understanding of cybersecurity. The position offers a salary range of £33,000 to £50,000 and includes hybrid work flexibility with substantial perks.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Performance-based bonuses

Wellbeing support

Share purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior editorial role in technology or security journalism.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the VPN vertical and manage the editorial team.
• Drive content strategy for VPN advice and information.

Skills

Team management

SEO best practices

Cybersecurity knowledge

Editorial experience

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Job description

Overview

Tom's Guide is one of the world's fastest-growing websites. Our mission is to help our readers upgrade their lives by helping them decide which products they need to accomplish their goals, and showing how to get the most out of them.

One of our most exciting areas of growth is VPN, and Tom's Guide is looking for a dynamic and experienced Security Managing Editor to lead our VPN vertical. This is a senior role for a talented individual with a passion for cybersecurity, data privacy and technology journalism.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief VPN & HTW, you'll lead our rapidly growing VPN vertical. This is a senior role for a talented individual with a passion for cybersecurity, data privacy and technology journalism.

You'll be managing a team of two journalists, driving the content strategy, and ensuring Tom's Guide remains the number one destination for VPN advice and information.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience in a senior editorial role, ideally as a managing editor, section editor, or senior editor within a digital publishing environment in technology or security journalism
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team
• A strong understanding of SEO best practices and experience using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush)

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £33,000 - £50,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Bath or London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

About Future

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

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