Senior Tech Editor, The Verge

$100,000 - $112,500/Yr

Vox Media

Full-time - Senior

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Tech Editor at The Verge will oversee the editorial process, working closely with writers and editors to assign stories, edit content, and coordinate coverage of significant events in the tech world. This role requires a sharp editor capable of transforming initial pitches into compelling narratives while ensuring high editorial standards are met across various topics and formats.

Responsibilities

• Work with writers and editors to identify coverage opportunities.
• Assign stories and coordinate with writers to meet publication deadlines.
• Edit copy from various sections, including science, entertainment, and transportation.
• Edit multiple stories daily, from short-turnaround pieces to longer-term reports.
• Support curation, planning, and editing of special story packages.
• Contribute editing support across formats, collaborating with audio and video teams on multimedia storytelling.
• Shape coverage with engaging stories and sharp angles.
• Enforce rigorous editorial standards consistently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an editor in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent editing skills with a focus on quality and clarity.
• Experience working with freelancers and a network of contributors is a plus.
• Passion for technology and a curiosity to learn about various tech topics.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work with diverse teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in multimedia storytelling.
• Familiarity with various tech topics and trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.