Remote Deputy Editor

Summary

Join The Verge as a Deputy Editor, Reviews and Commerce to manage a team of editors, reviewers, and writers and oversee our editorial and business strategy.

Requirements

• Strong editorial and organizational skills
• Great network of contacts
• Unquestionable expertise in writing about technology
• Proven experience in the fields of reviews and commerce
• Compelling vision for the future of reviews and commerce
• Experience managing successful teams
• Experience reviewing products and editing product reviews
• Established connections with the companies The Verge covers
• Impeccably organized
• Ability to take meetings in New York and San Francisco as needed
• Deep passion for and expertise in consumer technology
• Ability to find, assign, and follow up on compelling stories
• Track record of assigning and editing impactful, important stories
• Understanding of our audience and business data

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of editors and writers
• Work closely with The Verge's editorial leadership team to develop and execute our reviews and commerce strategy
• Ensure that we hit our publishing goals and maintain our rigorous standard of quality
• Work with our business teams to set and meet affiliate commerce goals while upholding our editorial standards
• Work closely with our news and tech teams to make sure reviewers are showcasing their expertise daily

Benefits

• Remote work
• Comprehensive benefits to support all employees wherever they are in life