Chief Editor (Ad-Tech Experience Required)

Pixalate, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

Pixalate is hiring an editor-in-chief to lead our product innovation and data research for our corporate website and technology blog. We are looking for someone deeply familiar with the ad-technology landscape, passionate about cutting-edge data research and storytelling. Background in engineering or technical writing within a software/tech media company or publication is required. Pixalate blog is not a marketing tool but a widely read publication trusted by thousands of inventory quality professionals, developers, researchers, equity analysts, ad-tech insiders, and regulators. For over 10 years, we’ve published deep dives into detailed ad fraud reports, supply chain trends, and exposés that have become reference points across the ad-tech industry. Our goal is to educate, inspire, or meaningfully contribute to the broader ad-tech community for a safe and trustworthy environment.

Requirements

Strong writing, copyediting, researching, and proofreading skills are a must.
Experience as a journalist or editor at an ad tech-focused publication
Background in engineering or technical writing within a software/tech media company or publication
A strong portfolio of published work, especially technical or developer-focused content
Experience in a digital newsroom, with a background in editing, writing, production, and product development.
Ad-tech background
Communication skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas

Responsibilities

Define the editorial vision with the CEO, including innovating on content types, tone, structure, and website design for a highly technical and product-centered audience
Deliver a regular cadence of high-quality content by line editing product announcements, collateral, press releases, and research reports.
Own and drive the content calendar.
Own and manage a Content Advisory Board, consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
Be the final decision-maker on what gets published
Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product leadership to tell their stories
Edit each submission for clarity, tone, and resonance with a technical audience
Offer thoughtful, constructive feedback to authors
Represent Pixalate at industry events, conferences, or panels
Ghostwriting technical and policy thought leadership pieces
Co-owning, innovating, and driving Pixalate’s Social media strategy
Assisting with new ad Fraud exposes
Pitching stories to trade publications