Head of TV & AV Testing — Hybrid, Equity & Uncapped Leave

Future plc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonus

Refer a friend reward

Well-being support

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Future plc's Tom's Guide NY team is seeking a TV and AV reviewer to lead testing programs, produce engaging reviews, and guide buying guides from our New York hub. The role blends hands-on testing, video appearances, and collaboration with video, audience, and ecommerce teams.

You will write weekly TV reviews, commission freelance content, and appear in long-form videos and social content, while tracking analytics to refine coverage. Hybrid role: 3 days in the New York office, 2 days at home.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing TVs and home theater equipment for digital publications.
• Familiarity with creating video content and appearing in online programs.
• Experience editing written content and coordinating with freelance contributors.
• Knowledge of content management systems and web analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TV and AV product testing programs in New York.
• Commission and edit TV-related content from freelance writers.
• Write weekly TV reviews, comparison articles, and category newsletters.
• Appear in long-form TV videos and short-form social media content.
• Partner with video, audience, and ecommerce teams on strategy.
• Track web analytics and adapt coverage to engage our audience.

Skills

TV testing

Video appearance

Content editing

SEO basics

CMS familiarity

Freelance management

Tools

N/A

Job description

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

Tom's Guide is a premier technology lifestyle brand. We help millions of people upgrade their lives through expert product reviews and practical guidance. Our New York editorial team creates engaging written content, dynamic long-form video, and interactive social media coverage. We combine deep product testing with audience data to guide consumers toward confident purchasing decisions every day. You'll join a creative team that connects audiences with cutting-edge consumer technology and home theatre innovations.

What you'll do

Reporting to the US Editor-in-Chief of Tom's Guide, you'll guide our TV and AV coverage from our New York hub. In this role, you'll oversee TV testing program — reviewing TVs to support our buying guides — and collaborate closely with our Head of Video to produce engaging digital video content. You'll partner with Future Labs for product testing, Audience teams for engagement, and E-commerce teams to optimize affiliate performance. Using content management systems and web analytics, you'll track content performance and deliver creative reviews across flagship TV models.

You'll serve as a welcoming brand voice across video appearances, social channels, and written coverage. You'll write weekly reviews, comparison articles, and category newsletters while managing freelance contributors to expand our home theater coverage.

• Oversee TV and AV product testing programs in New York.
• Commission and edit TV-related content from freelance writers.
• Write weekly TV reviews, comparison articles, and category newsletters.
• Appear in long-form TV videos and short-form social media content.
• Partner with video, audience, and e-commerce teams on strategy.
• Track web analytics and adapt coverage to engage our audience.

Please note: This is not a TV producer or production role.

What you’ll bring

• Experience reviewing TVs and home theater equipment for digital publications.
• Comfort appearing in online video content for mainstream digital audiences.
• Familiarity with digital content distribution, including SEO and social media.
• Experience editing written content and working with freelance contributors.
• Familiarity with content management systems and web analytics tools.
• A collaborative approach to building relationships with industry partners.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan

The expected range for this role is $97,000 - $110,000

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week from our New York Office, 2 from home

Internal job family level: Editorial 4 (E4)

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.