Supervising Editor, Technology, NYT Wirecutter
Core
Manage a portion of the technology team at Wirecutter, overseeing coverage of computers, networking, smartphones, tablets, and online privacy/security to help readers find the best products.
Role type
Senior supervising editor (editorial management)
Builds
Product reviews, buying guides, and editorial content for Wirecutter's digital platform
Domain
Consumer technology journalism and service journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Editorial judgment, people management, project management, knowledge of consumer technology industry, strategic planning, deadline management
Preferred skills
Experience with test plans for product evaluation, SEO from an editorial perspective, web analytics usage, social media content strategy, visual storytelling with charts/graphs
Technologies
Web analytics tools, SEO tools, Social media platforms
Responsibilities
Set strategy for the technology beat and assign pieces to staff writers and freelancers; Project-manage long-form guides and short-form articles; People-manage staff writers including reviews and timecards; Collaborate with audience, photo/art, and operations teams; Write short-form pieces and guides as needed
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
