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Editor in chief requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in editor in chief job postings.
Sample editor in chief requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of editing experience
- Proficient in editing software and programs
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sample required editor in chief soft skills
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- High level of creativity and problem solving
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
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Future editor in chief job description
This vital leadership role is tasked to deliver clear, actionable, personal finance guidance for Tom's Guide, one of the largest consumer websites that focuses on helping people.
Tom's Guide Money is a launchpad to guide millions to understand the various and wide-ranging facets of personal finance. Topics such as how to qualify for a mortgage, how to choose the best tax software, what is an NFT or simply how to get the most of your Amazon Prime subscription will be tackled by this editor and a dedicated team of writers and freelancers.
The exceptional candidate will have eight or more years' experience writing and editing personal finance content for a US audience online. A broad understanding of financial topics such as saving money, investing, taxes, mortgages, loan management, etc is required.
You will not only ensure Tom's Guide is a powerful force in personal finance content today, but you will have an eye on the future to ensure we keep up with the latest trends.
You will also have a single minded focus to help your team grow by coaching and guiding your writers to meet their objectives of helping our users and to help them develop their careers.
The role can be based in Atlanta, New York City, Washington DC or, for the exceptional candidate, can be remote. If your goal is to help others reach their financial goals, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
A proven track record of producing great content and growing businesses you've been part of, with an ability to think qualitatively and strategically.
A passion for helping your team develop their careers.
Applicants should feel comfortable analyzing the intricate nature of financial products to be able to help readers understand the best deals for them.
You should be comfortable with producing plain English copy by breaking down complex financial jargon.
A high comfort level with content management systems.
A familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics-driven content strategy.
Understand and embrace social media and other evolving digital platforms.
Passionate commitment to quality, timeliness, and accuracy.
“this is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East”
Benefits
As well as our standard benefits, we have a number of awesome perks available to our staff including:
Unlimited Vacation - You read that right! We trust you to manage your workload and time
A share in our success- every member of staff receives a profit pool bonus at the end of our financial year
Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues
Healthcare
401k match
Free food (monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap)
Central office locations with cool open plan working spaces. We operate a flexible working plan and are COVID secure.
We're Future. We're 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We haven't just survived over the past couple of years, we've thrived, increasing our audience share, taking more number one positions, acquiring new businesses and launching new brands.
And we don't plan on stopping any time soon.
We've got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we're looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We have a voice and we're going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We're an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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Tom's Guide Money is a launchpad to guide millions to understand the various and wide-ranging facets of personal finance. Topics such as how to qualify for a mortgage, how to choose the best tax software, what is an NFT or simply how to get the most of your Amazon Prime subscription will be tackled by this editor and a dedicated team of writers and freelancers.
The exceptional candidate will have eight or more years' experience writing and editing personal finance content for a US audience online. A broad understanding of financial topics such as saving money, investing, taxes, mortgages, loan management, etc is required.
You will not only ensure Tom's Guide is a powerful force in personal finance content today, but you will have an eye on the future to ensure we keep up with the latest trends.
You will also have a single minded focus to help your team grow by coaching and guiding your writers to meet their objectives of helping our users and to help them develop their careers.
The role can be based in Atlanta, New York City, Washington DC or, for the exceptional candidate, can be remote. If your goal is to help others reach their financial goals, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
A proven track record of producing great content and growing businesses you've been part of, with an ability to think qualitatively and strategically.
A passion for helping your team develop their careers.
Applicants should feel comfortable analyzing the intricate nature of financial products to be able to help readers understand the best deals for them.
You should be comfortable with producing plain English copy by breaking down complex financial jargon.
A high comfort level with content management systems.
A familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics-driven content strategy.
Understand and embrace social media and other evolving digital platforms.
Passionate commitment to quality, timeliness, and accuracy.
“this is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Future US, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East”
Benefits
As well as our standard benefits, we have a number of awesome perks available to our staff including:
Unlimited Vacation - You read that right! We trust you to manage your workload and time
A share in our success- every member of staff receives a profit pool bonus at the end of our financial year
Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues
Healthcare
401k match
Free food (monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap)
Central office locations with cool open plan working spaces. We operate a flexible working plan and are COVID secure.
We're Future. We're 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We haven't just survived over the past couple of years, we've thrived, increasing our audience share, taking more number one positions, acquiring new businesses and launching new brands.
And we don't plan on stopping any time soon.
We've got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we're looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We have a voice and we're going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We're an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024