Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading

Informa TechTarget is looking for an Editor-in-Chief to manage and lead its cybersecurity media publication Dark Reading and the journalists who work on the site. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for driving editorial excellence ensuring journalistic quality and accuracy and cultivating and growing the brands position as a trusted and top resource for cybersecurity professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a manager who can lead and inspire a talented team of editors and reporters; who is a detail-oriented manager writer and editor; and who has significant subject matter expertise and presence in the cybersecurity industry.

The position reports to the VP.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead Dark Readings vision content strategy and global expansion
• Grow Dark Readings target audience of CISOs and cybersecurity operations leaders and practitioners with the goal of ensuring and expanding audience loyalty and engagement
• Manage and deploy the publications resources and budgets
• Manage a team of editors and reporters mentoring training and coaching them for growth
• Oversee the creation of a variety of types of content and coverage including uniquely reported and written breaking news and analysis high-impact features video and long-term projects
• Direct resources for optimal execution of editorial products including the Dark Reading website daily & weekly newsletters webinars virtual events podcast and live panel sessions
• Serve as a role model for the team and hold its journalism accountable to the brands high standards
• Build and nurture their own relationships with CISOs industry experts analysts and thought leaders
• Monitor audience engagement and other relevant metrics and adjust content strategy accordingly
• Represent the brand at industry events conferences and speaking engagements
• Foster a collaborative innovative and inclusive team culture
• Assess the publications market position and recommend growth strategies
• Collaborate with audience team to ensure content aligns with business goals

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity journalism experience and a minimum of 2 years experience as a manager
• Cybersecurity technology and subject matter expertise with exceptional business reporting writing and editing skills
• A well-established and vast network of cybersecurity industry connections and sources
• Strong leadership and communications skills to support nurture and empower members of the team
• A strong understanding of how to operate digital media publications with a diverse mix of editorial products
• A proven ability to think strategically plan holistically shape editorial coverage and mobilize resources 

Additional Information :

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally. Our benefits include: 

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development   
• 25 days annual leave 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!  
• Competitive Benefits
• Work with high quality specialist products
• Bright and friendly staff who are all experts experts and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration   
• Share-Match options - become a shareholder   
• Regular social events and networking opportunities 

We know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they dont fit all the requirements. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other protected characteristics under federal state or local law. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time