The Next Web is Hiring a Commissioning Editor

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Martin SFP Bryant

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Martin Bryant is founder of Big Revolution, where he helps tech companies refine their proposition and positioning, and develops high-qualit (show all) Martin Bryant is founder of Big Revolution, where he helps tech companies refine their proposition and positioning, and develops high-quality, compelling content for them. He previously served in several roles at TNW, including Editor-in-Chief. He left the company in April 2016 for pastures new.

Here at The Next Web, we’re looking for a Commissioning Editor – a role that involves working with our contributors and guest authors to ensure that we have compelling, shareable, evergreen content published each day.

Tasks include:

Generating ideas for features with writing staff and freelancers
Managing our contributor budget
Commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers
Managing and coordinating freelance feature writers; ensuring articles are delivered on time and of a high standard for both TheNextWeb.com and TNW Magazine
Overseeing the layout, appearance and content of feature articles
Proofreading all articles before they’re published

Working remotely, you’ll be able to work full-time during the US or European daytime, have a journalistic background and understand what makes for great written content online.

You should be a self-starter who takes pride in their work and ‘lives’ technology and Internet culture. You’ll love entrepreneurship, have a passion for startups and a love of beautiful products. You’ll love learning and sharing what’s needed to build incredible products and companies.

You’ll be a natural organizer and people person who can ensure articles are commissioned, delivered and published on deadline, every time, from a large pool of authors. A natural at understanding what makes a strong story, you’ll play a key part in helping our readers understand the technology world.