Temporary Branded Content Editor, Tech and Gaming

Future PLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonus

Refer a friend program

Well-being programs

Share Incentive Plan

Job summary

Future plc in New York City is seeking a creative sponsored content writer to ideate, write, edit, and produce editorial, video, and affiliate guides for gaming, tech, and entertainment.

This year-long hybrid role requires coordinating with Social, Video, Design, and Sales teams from the New York office, delivering campaigns from concept through publication and reporting.

Qualifications

• Background in digital media, sponsored journalism, or branded storytelling in gaming/tech/entertainment.
• Knowledge of consumer tech, gaming culture, and affiliate storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-powered search or generative optimization tools.
• Experience creating content across editorial, social, and video formats.
• Strong communication to present ideas with internal teams and brand partners.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• IDEATE, write, edit sponsored articles and promotional copy.
• MANAGE campaigns from concept to publication and reporting.
• APPLY SEO and AI-powered discovery to maximize reach.
• SCRIPT, produce, and launch short-form video and visual assets with cross-functional teams.
• DEVELOP custom campaign concepts for client proposals with Sales/Creative teams.
• ANALYZE campaign data to deliver post-campaign insights.

Skills

Digital media

Editorial writing

Campaign management

SEO basics

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

CMS tools

AI-assisted SEO

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.

The Team

You’ll join our Branded Content team across Gaming, Entertainment, and Technology (GET$). We partner with world-class brands to create engaging editorial, short-form video, and commerce-driven storytelling. Our work reaches millions of readers across iconic publications like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, PC Gamer, and GamesRadar+. In this New York role, you’ll turn client priorities into audience-first content that resonates globally.

Description

You’ll ideate, write, edit, and produce high-quality sponsored content across gaming, tech, and entertainment. Operating from our New York office, you’ll manage multiple campaigns from initial concept through publication and final reporting. You’ll partner with Social, Video, Design, and Sales teams to build platform-native storytelling, custom proposals, and affiliate guides. By leveraging CMS tools, SEO best practices, and emerging generative AI search interfaces, you’ll ensure our branded content remains highly discoverable and engaging.

Please note that this is a year-long temporary position.

What You’ll Do

• Ideate, write, and edit sponsored articles, buying guides, and promotional copy that align with publication voices.
• Manage branded content campaigns from concept to publication, incorporating client feedback and quality standards.
• Apply SEO and AI-powered discovery practices to optimize story reach across search and generative engines.
• Partner with Video, Social, and Design teams to script, produce, and launch short-form video and visual assets.
• Work alongside Sales and Creative Strategy teams to develop custom campaign concepts for client proposals.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics to deliver post-campaign reporting and actionable optimization insights.

What You’ll Bring

• Background in digital media, sponsored journalism, or branded storytelling across gaming, tech, or entertainment.
• Knowledge of consumer technology, gaming culture, digital publishing workflows, and affiliate storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-powered search engines, generative optimization strategies, or digital publishing tools.
• Experience creating content across multiple digital formats, including written editorial, social-first media, and video.
• Excellent communication skills to present campaign ideas and work with internal teams and brand partners.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and meet tight editorial deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional experience creating, editing, or producing digital content or branded journalism in a publishing setting.
• Ability to work from our New York office under a hybrid model, working two days a week on-site.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k plus a company match
• Uncapped leave
• 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 $63,000 - $75,000. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days from the New York office.

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educate 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.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.

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