Associate Editor, Home and Grilling

Gear Patrol; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a full-time Associate Editor focused on home and grilling. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, write engaging content, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include producing original stories, collaborating with teams, and contributing to multimedia projects. This position is fully remote, with a salary range of $50,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience writing and reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented editorial environment.
• Must possess a keen interest and understanding of the watch industry.
• Comfortable working in a digital-first environment with fast-paced content production.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original stories about home and grilling.
• Write and produce content on assigned topics.
• Collaborate with editorial teams for content planning.

Skills

Passion for product and service journalism

Knowledge of grammar and writing fundamentals

Familiarity with social media platforms

Self-starter and detail-oriented

Education

Experience in a fast-paced editorial environment

Job description

Associate Editor, Home and Grilling - Gear Patrol

Full-Time remote in NY, CA, WA, CT, NJ, OR

Full- time contract opportunities are available to candidates living outside of these locations.

We're seeking a talented and ambitious full-time Associate Editor to join our editorial team. Associate Editors are integral to shaping Gear Patrol's editorial coverage on any given topic. We are seeking an editor who is knowledgeable and highly engaged about the home and grilling sector to cover news, explainers, buying guides, interviews, reports, and more. The ideal candidate should be extremely passionate about interior design, cooking, and grilling, and naturally follow the trends and news with in these communities.

Candidates should also be comfortable working in a highly fast-paced, digital-first environment that balances consistently publishing new stories daily, working on larger, longer lead projects, rapid communication with brands, and attending events. Like all Gear Patrol's editorial staff, Associate Editors will collaborate with our social, multimedia, and in-house studio when needed.

The role will report directly to the Executive Editor while working closely with other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce original watch stories that help position Gear Patrol as a leading enthusiast voice in home and grilling culture and product journalism.
• Write and produce pitched and assigned home and grilling content
• Help produce original photography, videos and audio segments as part of a multimedia approach to our home and grilling coverage.
• Meet regularly with the editorial team to coordinate content planning and production.
• Peer edit stories produced by other team members.
• Leverage content analytics and other data sources to help guide strategy and achieve audience growth goals.
• Continually monitor information resources such as competitive publications, PR contacts, and social media for new story ideas.
• Lead outreach for various editorial efforts, including outside expertise and product requests.
• Collaborate with the Gear Patrol Studios team and support production around marquee native advertising projects as needed.
• Serve as a company ambassador, attending press trips, trade shows, and topic-relevant PR events locally and abroad.

Requirements

• A passion for product and service journalism.
• A strong knowledge of grammar and writing fundamentals.
• At least 1 year of experience writing and reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented editorial environment, ideally for an home design, cooking or lifestyle publication.
• Must possess a keen interest and understanding of the watch industry.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Must work efficiently under pressure and take feedback constructively.
• Must apply a solutions-first approach to projects, responsibilities, and challenges.
• A willingness to travel and work odd hours as the assignment or news cycle dictates .

How To Apply

Please send your CV/resume, LinkedIn profile link, and cover letter to [e-mail] and [e-mail] with the subject heading: “Associate Editor, Home and Grilling”.

Please also include any relevant links to stories or content you’ve created that showcase your experience in home, grilling, cooking, or lifestyle/product journalism.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your résumé as having been received unless your email bounced back.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market considerations; budgetary considerations; geographical considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

About Gear Patrol

Gear Patrol is an award-winning media company and content studio founded in 2007. Our mission is to build the definitive resource for discovering products, exploring the stories that surround them and helping enthusiasts pursue their passions. The core Gear Patrol network comprises Gear Patrol, the world's leading product enthusiast brand, and DPReview, the Internet's foremost authority and resource for photography.

Diversity Note: Gear Patrol is a certified M/WBE business (Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise) by the state of New York. We believe that different voices, experiences and points of view are an essential component of our success and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetics or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Online Audio and Video Media

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