Editorial Director, Spiceworks

Spiceworks; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Editorial Director, where you will lead content development and connect with industry experts. In this exciting role, you will manage a talented team of freelance writers, overseeing the creation of engaging B2B and enterprise tech content across various platforms. Your leadership will drive the execution of key initiatives, such as reader's choice awards, while collaborating with the community to transform user-generated content into impactful articles. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for editorial excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible time off policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of editing experience with a focus on B2B and enterprise tech.
• Proficiency in SEO and strong leadership skills for managing freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee publication of optimized B2B tech content and manage freelance writers.
• Collaborate with research teams to create a high-performing editorial calendar.

Skills

Leadership

Editing Skills

SEO Best Practices

Content Development

Organizational Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

Editorial Remote - United States Austin, Texas New York, New York Remote - Texas Remote - New York

We're seeking a full-time Editorial Director who will lead Spiceworks content development and connect

the dots with ZDNET Editorial and Aberdeen Research. This leader will manage a team of freelance

writers focused on enterprise tech topics and will work cross-functionally with editors, writers,

researchers, community managers, and other staff. The role requires a person with attention to detail,

proven ability to juggle multiple priorities, genuine curiosity about technology and innovation, and a leadership mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the publication and updating of well-optimized content on B2B and enterprise tech, including news, features, advice, tips, long form, video, and social media content
• Lead the execution of reader's choice awards for the most important categories in tech, powered by the Spiceworks community
• Work with the Spiceworks community team to mine the gems from UGC and turn them into well-packaged content
• Collaborate with Aberdeen Research analysts to create an editorial calendar and channel their expertise and original research into high-performing content on valuable B2B topics
• Manage a network of B2B freelance contributors including hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, and mentoring
• Edit content for style, tone, and flow; fix grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors; conform content to in-house style
• Use analytics and other tools to track and optimize story performance; report on weekly progress toward goals and targets

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an editor
• Broad understanding of the technology industry
• Deep experience with B2B and enterprise tech content
• Experience hiring, managing, and developing freelancers
• An understanding of SEO best practices and what it takes to create content that ranks well
• Proficiency in meeting deadlines and setting priorities
• A great teammate who excels in cross-functional collaboration
• Fast editing skills; ability to balance strong voice, editorial quality, and performance optimization
• Meticulous organizational skills
• Must be highly adaptable and flexible; priorities change rapidly and regularly
• Must be trustworthy, committed, considerate, and a good listener

Salary Disclosure

Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $110,000 to $150,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.