Editor in Chief - The New Stack

Insight Media Group LLC; Poland; Remote; PLN 437,000 - 548,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media organization is seeking an editor in chief to lead editorial vision in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. This remote role requires at least 7 years of media experience, strong writing and management skills, and the ability to adapt to change. Key responsibilities include developing the editorial strategy, managing a team, and representing the organization publicly. Competitive salary starting at $120,000 with benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401(k) with company contribution

Flexible PTO

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in professional media.
• Willingness to adapt as events shift.
• Initiative and curiosity to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an editorial vision.
• Managing editors, reporters, freelancers, and operations associate.
• Representing the organization at conferences and podcasts.
• Driving the upskilling of the editorial team.

Skills

Change management

Writing and editing skills

Remote people-management skills

Organizational skills

Comfort with public speaking

Familiarity with modern software development and AI technology

Tools

Asana

Job description

Overview

The New Stack, an online publication that covers at-scale software development, deployment and management, including the role of AI, is seeking an editor in chief. The New Stack reaches more than 700,000 site users a month, mostly software developers, architects and operations engineers. With the emergence of generative AI, the technology landscape is evolving rapidly. We are seeking a tech-savvy but hype-resistant newsroom leader who can help our audience make sense of it all. This role requires someone who can identify opportunities, embrace change management, and drive curiosity and initiative. The editor in chief will set the editorial vision for The New Stack in this era, identify trends and pivotal moments, and adapt our coverage as events unfold. They will also champion upskilling the editorial staff to cover technology effectively in the near future.

The New Stack is an all-remote organization, and this is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an editorial vision for The New Stack that meets audience needs and captures attention in a crowded media environment.
• Developing and implementing an editorial strategy that serves a very technical audience and aligns with business goals.
• Be the public face and voice of TNS, representing the organization at conferences, events and on podcasts and other media.
• Managing editors, reporters, freelancers and an operations associate (current FTE staff of 9).
• Writing, assigning and editing posts about at-scale software development, deployment and management.
• Creating content for TNS’s weekly newsletter.
• Overseeing the creation of future, specialized newsletters.
• Crafting and managing an annual editorial budget.
• Collaborating with in-house stakeholders from other departments on initiatives for the betterment of TNS and its parent company, Insight Media Group.
• Driving and participating in the upskilling of the editorial team to use new tools and capabilities for reporting and editing.

Requirements

• A knack for change management and the willingness to adapt as events shift.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong remote people-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills (familiarity with Asana is a plus).
• Familiarity with modern software development and AI technology, with the initiative and curiosity to learn more.
• Comfort with public speaking and appearing on video.
• Domestic and international travel, especially in spring and fall.
• At least 7 years of experience in professional media.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary starts at $120,000 - $150,000.
• Medical, Vision, 401(k) with company contribution, Flexible PTO.

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