Web Editor WIRED Italy

Edizioni Condé Nast; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WIRED Italy is looking for an experienced Web Editor in Milan to manage news content and enhance the publication’s digital presence. Collaborate with editorial teams to produce high-quality journalism related to technology and innovation. Candidates should have a strong background in journalism and be fluent in both Italian and English, with excellent editorial judgment and teamwork skills.

Competenze

• Professional fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• 3-4 years of experience in similar roles preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Mansioni

• Manage news content and optimize SEO strategy.
• Conduct live interviews and edit articles.
• Coordinate social media activities and digital products.

Conoscenze

Proofreading

Research

Content Management Systems

Journalism

Copy Editing

Writing Skills

Strumenti

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

WordPress

Descrizione del lavoro

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity's biggest challenges from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.

Job Description

The Role

WIRED Italy is seeking an experienced Web Editor to join the local Editorial Team in Italy. Based in Milan, this role involves managing news content, optimizing SEO strategy, coordinating digital efforts, and collaborating with various teams to produce high-quality journalism, including investigations, live interviews, and events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assign and edit news briefs, in-depth reports, and investigations in current affairs and economics, aligning with WIRED's vision. This includes analyses of regulations on tech and digital issues (such as the European AI Act), stories of startups and innovative companies, reports on Big Tech's influence on politics, and insights into new markets.
• Produce articles and cover press appointments.
• Enhance the newspaper's role by promoting scoops and investigations with strong social and public value.
• Carry out timely follow-ups under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to the preparation and conduct of the newspaper's events.
• Conduct live interviews and editing, including in English.
• Optimize articles for SEO and collaborate on the SEO positioning strategy with other business functions.
• Coordinate social media activities and other digital products such as videos and podcasts.
• Interface with various local and international departments involved in editorial processes, including video teams and colleagues from WIRED's foreign editions.
• Contribute to the realization of the editorial plan.

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in similar roles is preferred.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Interest in WIRED's areas (Technology, Innovation, Digital) and cross-functional skills in journalism (Foreign, Economics, Politics, Science).
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Teamwork approach.

What happens next

If interested, please apply below. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time via your candidate profile.

Cond Nast is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, or other protected characteristics.

Key Skills

Proofreading, Content Management Systems, Copy Editing, Research, Journalism, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, WordPress, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 3-4 years

Vacancy : 1

Web Editor, WIRED Italy • Milan, Lombardy, Italy