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SalaryEditor, Popverse
Are you a project manager and journalist with a passion for pop culture?
Would you like to help shape the editorial voice of a key new brand?
About our Team
For over 15 years, ReedPop has been innovating in the B2C event space – and is doing it again with the pop culture journalism website Popverse. Launched in 2022, Popverse combines the reputation and built-in audience of our live events with the expertise of our Editorial team who have thrived previously working at GamesRadar, Marvel, DC, The Hollywood Reporter, Crunchyroll, Wired, PanelXPanel, and more. Our unique strengths in both areas means that this new initiative is a significant opportunity to pursue ambitious ideas with maximum reach, leveraging the extensive access to studios, publishers, developers, creators, and on-screen talent that ReedPop enjoys worldwide.
About the Role
The Popverse Editor will develop editorial content in the movie, TV, comics, and pop culture space. This is a major new initiative in an exciting sector. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to assist in shaping the editorial voice of a key new brand. They will support the team in establishing its style and values. They will also drive traffic, audience growth, and membership subscriptions establishing the site as a global authority in pop culture and at events including (but not limited to) ReedPop events.
Responsibilities
- Working with the Editor-in-Chief to deliver the editorial voice and brand values for this new ReedPop initiative
- Shaping the site into a significant and trusted voice in the pop culture space
- Engaging with event teams to ensure relevant content is syndicated across all relevant properties
- Identifying new growth opportunities for the site, both editorially and commercially
- Delivering accurate, clear and concise copy to hourly, daily and weekly deadlines, following well-defined editorial standards
- Engaging with freelance pool of best-in-the-business writers, and conceive, commission and edit writing from those writers within budget
- Identifying the agenda-setting communities that can inform potential stories and content
- Working closely with sales team to ideate and execute sponsored content campaigns
Requirements
- Have previous experience editing or leading the direction of an entertainment website or magazine
- Possess an understanding of the pop culture and the events business. Being able to identify which products perform, latest industry trends and key players in the market
- Demonstrate an excellent work ethic, determination and drive
- Have knowledge of how to construct pages and articles to attract an audience, including search and social platforms
- Have an understanding of advanced analytics (such as Google Analytics, Search Console, and Parse.ly)
- Have expertise and experience with ethical SEO practices
- Be able to travel 4-8 times annually
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
About the Business
RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to create magical experiences and continual connections at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. We are passionate about making a positive impact on society and we are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment, a place where people can grow, thrive and make an impact. We embrace diverse talent and opinions to be the best place for our customers to build their business AND the best place for entrepreneurial people to build their careers. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:
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