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Senior Editor, Services & Software

Ziff Davis94 open roles

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$78,000 a year
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Remote - New York, United States
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The Opportunity:

Tech is complicated, and we want someone to help us uncomplicate it for people who don’t have the time or expertise to dig through all the details. CNET is looking for a sharp editor to join our editorial team and support our coverage of services and software, focusing on services with a privacy and cybersecurity focus, including specific topics such as VPNs, antivirus, web hosting, data removal services and operating systems. In this role, you’ll edit guides, product reviews and roundups of the best products in a category. Things at CNET shift quickly and unexpectedly as we adapt to constantly evolving tech. The ideal candidate is comfortable with project management and able to quickly adapt to new strategies and processes. We offer a supportive, collaborative editorial team that takes our work (but not ourselves) seriously, plus regular coaching and mentorship. The senior editor will report to the managing editor of CNET’s Software and Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit reviews, buying guides and news reports from Services and Software writers
  • Assign and edit stories to freelancers
  • Provide structural, content and copy edits, and publish stories under deadline
  • Create exciting headlines and clear descriptions of complicated technology
  • Participate in monthly content planning for staff and freelance writers: help organize the team’s production and brainstorm ideas for new content and updates
  • Learn more about important tech categories and help people improve their digital privacy and security

Job Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of editing experience, preferably in digital publishing
  • Experience evaluating online services, particularly ones focused on privacy and security
  • The ability to help readers cut through bombastic marketing and understand the practical benefits and drawbacks of services, and the ability to help other writers bring out those insights
  • An organized mind that has no problems cleanly tracking story ideas and publishes
  • A positive, collaborative attitude and the desire to work closely with colleagues beyond your immediate team
  • Growth mindset, eagerness for feedback
  • Experience with AP Stylebook or other in-house style guides

This role is fully remote, working with a team that is also remote and spread between Eastern and Pacific time zones.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits

CNET Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then CNET Group is the place for you.

Compensation Range

This is a union position covered by the NewsGuild of New York (https://nyguild.org). The contractual minimum salary for this position is $78,000.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. We are committed to maintaining a safe and professional work environment for all employees.

Target Start Date & Hiring Timeline: We are proactively building our team for future growth! While we are actively reviewing applications and interviewing candidates now, the target start date for this role is January 2027 .

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