Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
About The Position
Informa TechTarget is looking for an Editor-in-Chief to manage and lead its cybersecurity media publication Dark Reading and the journalists who work on the site. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for driving editorial excellence, ensuring journalistic quality and accuracy, and cultivating and growing the brand's position as a trusted and top resource for cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate will be a manager who can lead and inspire a talented team of editors and reporters; who is a detail-oriented manager, writer and editor; and who has significant subject matter expertise and presence in the cybersecurity industry.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of cybersecurity journalism experience
- A minimum of 2+ years' experience as a manager
- Cybersecurity technology and subject matter expertise
- Exceptional business reporting, writing and editing skills
- A well-established and vast network of cybersecurity industry connections and sources
- Strong leadership and communications skills to support, nurture and empower members of the team
- A strong understanding of how to operate digital media publications with a diverse mix of editorial products
- A proven ability to think strategically, plan holistically, shape editorial coverage and mobilize resources
Responsibilities
- Lead Dark Reading's vision, content strategy and global expansion
- Grow Dark Reading's target audience of CISOs and cybersecurity operations leaders and practitioners with the goal of ensuring and expanding audience loyalty and engagement
- Manage and deploy the publication's resources and budgets
- Manage a team of editors and reporters, mentoring, training and coaching them for growth
- Oversee the creation of a variety of types of content and coverage including uniquely reported and written breaking news and analysis, high-impact features, video and long-term projects
- Direct resources for optimal execution of editorial products including the Dark Reading website, daily & weekly newsletters, webinars, virtual events, podcast and live panel sessions
- Serve as a role model for the team, and hold its journalism accountable to the brand's high standards
- Build and nurture their own relationships with CISOs, industry experts, analysts and thought leaders
- Monitor audience engagement and other relevant metrics and adjust content strategy accordingly
- Represent the brand at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements
- Foster a collaborative, innovative and inclusive team culture
- Assess the publication's market position and recommend growth strategies
- Collaborate with audience team to ensure content aligns with business goals
Benefits
- Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
- 25 days annual leave
- 4 days for volunteering
- A day off for your birthday!
- Competitive Benefits
- Work with high quality specialist products
- Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts”
- Additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
- Share-Match options - become a shareholder
- Regular social events and networking opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
