Editor in Chief - Gardening Know How

Future plc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company seeks an Editor in Chief for a leading gardening website. This exciting role involves driving content strategy, managing a talented team, and enhancing audience engagement across platforms. You will leverage your editorial expertise and industry relationships to create compelling content that resonates with gardening enthusiasts. With a focus on commercial performance and brand alignment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital gardening media. Join a diverse and inclusive team where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share purchase plans

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience in both digital and print media.
• Strong understanding of SEO and analytics for content performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive traffic and ecommerce growth through engaging gardening content.
• Manage content calendar and collaborate with central teams for training.

Skills

Editorial experience in digital and print media

Knowledge of building website audiences

Expertise in content distribution channels

Strong understanding of SEO

Passion for homes and gardens

Industry contacts and relationship-building skills

Experience managing freelance budgets

People management skills

Job description

Future plc: Editor in Chief - Gardening Know How

Future plc boasts a portfolio of the world’s leading home brands, including Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Livingetc, Homebuilding & Renovating, and Gardening Know How. Our dedicated team of editors and writers produces expert content to engage audiences across these platforms.

This role offers an opportunity to become the Editor in Chief of Gardening Know How, one of the largest gardening websites globally.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Content Director, you will drive traffic, ecommerce growth, and support commercial performance across all platforms. You will lead the team to create industry-leading gardening content across all media channels, ensuring alignment with the brand strategy to delight our target market and meet commercial goals. Responsibilities include managing the content calendar, collaborating with central teams for training, and representing the brand through networking and industry relationships.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Relevant editorial experience in digital and print media
• Knowledge of building website audiences and acquisition channels
• Expertise in content distribution channels
• Strong understanding of SEO and analytics
• Passion for homes and gardens
• Industry contacts and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing freelance budgets
• People management and senior team collaboration skills

What's in it for you

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. This is a remote position, available in 34 states across the US, including California, New York, Texas, and others.

Benefits include:

• Uncapped leave
• Profit sharing bonus
• Referral rewards
• Wellbeing support
• Share purchase plans

Internal job family level: E4

Who are we…

Future is a global leader in specialist media, with over 3,000 employees across 200+ brands. We create trusted content that educates and inspires through websites, magazines, events, and social media.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe diverse teams foster innovation and drive success. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and are committed to fairness in hiring.

Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

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