PCGamesN and The Loadout are hiring for new Editors!

Our esteemed publisher, Network N Media, is offering two awesome opportunities for experienced gaming and tech journalists to lead the charge on two of the best websites in the PC and console gaming arenas.

If you love PC games and hardware (and if you’re reading Custom PC we reckon there’s a good chance of that!), and you have strong editing, management, SEO and organization skills under your belt, then PCGamesN wants to hear from you. If you’re a keen console gamer with similarly brilliant editing, SEO, and management skills, then The Loadout is also on the lookout for a new Editor. You can read the job and person specifications, and see how to apply, below.

PCGamesN Editor

Role: Editor, PCGamesN
Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid
Closing Date: 4 June 2023 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,000
Apply here

PCGamesN Editor responsibilities:

Planning and overseeing all published content, ensuring high-quality levels and adherence to brand values and guidelines
Developing, executing, and optimizing editorial strategies to grow the monthly user base and pageviews of the website
Managing the PCGamesN editorial team, ensuring they are performing their roles at the highest level and remain happy and motivated
Working with cell leaders to create and implement strategies to improve the output and reach of published content
Leading weekly 1:1s and team meetings
Staying on top of and training team members in SEO best practices and internal process changes
Planning and managing content pyramids around key evergreen content
Growing and managing a pool of trusted freelancers
Commissioning work, managing a freelance budget, and ensuring invoices are submitted on time and according to company processes
Improving the standing of PCGamesN in the eyes of both its audience and the industry, through quality content, networking, and outreach
Building and maintaining relationships with PRs, manufacturers, developers, and publishers
Representing PCGamesN and Network N Media at industry events
Using the company’s workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
Other as requested by the Group Editors or senior leadership team

PCGamesN Editor requirements:

Substantial and demonstrable experience in management positions, preferably at established online gaming or entertainment brands
Knowledge of the gaming industry and a passion for PC gaming and hardware
Ability to write quickly, accurately, and entertainingly to task, preferably with experience writing for a PC-focused publication
Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends
Experience of optimizing content for discoverability best practices, across both organic search rankings and Google News
A keen eye for detail and the ability to quickly check and audit best practice across all content
Committed to following company processes, and using the company’s workflow tools and resources correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, LinkedIn Learning etc
A track record of having grown an online audience
Previous and demonstrable experience in people management
Established contacts book across the PC gaming industry
A proactive work ethic, with a drive to succeed and hit shared targets
Clear ambition and a desire to continually raise the bar
Meets requirements of MGT 3 on our progression framework

If it sounds like you are the right fit, please apply through our career portal with a covering letter and a CV.

Please note that this role is based either hybrid (minimum expectation of 2 days per week in Bath head office) or can be remote within the UK, with regular visits to the office as required.

The Loadout Editor

Role: Editor, The Loadout
Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid
Closing Date: 4 June 2023 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,000
Apply here

The Loadout Editor responsibilities:

Planning and overseeing all published content, ensuring high-quality levels and adherence to brand values and guidelines
Writing evergreen content, including buyers’ guides, and reviews
Writing news to drive authority of site and maximize Google News and Discover opportunities
Developing, executing, and optimizing editorial strategies to grow the monthly userbase and pageviews of the website
Planning and managing content pyramids around key evergreen content
Growing and managing a pool of trusted freelancers
Commissioning work, managing a freelance budget, and ensuring invoices are submitted on time and according to company processes
Improving the standing of The Loadout in the eyes of both its audience and the industry, through quality content, networking, and outreach
Building and maintaining relationships with PRs, manufacturers, developers, and publishers
Representing The Loadout and Network N Media at industry events
Ensuring team members are trained and kept up to date on SEO best practices and internal process changes
Managing The Loadout staff writers, ensuring that they are performing their roles as best as possible and remain happy and motivated
Working with Group Editor and senior leadership team to create and implement strategies to improve the output and reach of published content
Leading weekly 1:1s and team meetings
Using the company’s workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
Other as requested by the Group Editor or senior leadership team

The Loadout Editor requirements:

Previous experience in management positions, preferably at established online gaming or tech brands
Ability to write quickly, accurately, and entertainingly to task, preferably with experience writing for a tech-focused publication
Knowledge of the gaming industry and a passion for consoles and gaming
Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends
Experience of optimizing content for discoverability best practices, across both organic search rankings and Google News
A keen eye for detail and the ability to quickly check and audit best practice across all content
Committed to following company processes, and using the company’s workflow tools and resources correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, LinkedIn Learning etc
A track record of having grown an online audience
Previous successful experience managing people
Established contacts book across tech and gaming industries
A proactive work ethic, with a drive to succeed and hit shared targets
Clear ambition and a desire to continually raise the bar
Meets requirements of MGT 3 on our progression framework