Editor in chief, The New Stack
The New Stack, an online publication that covers at-scale software development, deployment and management, including the role of AI, is seeking an editor in chief.
The New Stack reaches more than 700,000 site users a month, mostly software developers, architects and operations engineers. With the sudden emergence of generative AI, the world we cover is in the midst of a ground-shaking revolution, akin in impact to the rise of the Internet itself.
We are seeking a tech-savvy but hype-resistant newsroom leader who can help our audience make sense of it all. The person who fits this role will be someone who can find and seize opportunities, and embrace change management. Curiosity and gumption count for a lot in this role.
The editor in chief will be the chief manager of The New Stack’s story arc in this dawning era of tech, crafting our vision and keeping it on track. They will identify trends and pivotal moments in the ongoing technology story, and adapt our approach to covering it as events unfold.
Our new editor in chief will also champion our efforts to upskill our editorial staff, helping them acquire the tools and skills they will need to cover technology in the near future.
The New Stack is an all-remote organization, and this is a remote position.
The EIC’s duties include:
- Developing and implementing an editorial vision for The New Stack that helps TNS meet our audience’s needs and capture their attention in a crowded media environment.
- Developing and implementing an editorial strategy that serves our very technical audience and aligns with business goals
- Be the public face and voice of TNS, representing us at conferences, events and on podcasts and other news media.
- Managing editors, reporters, freelancers and an operations associate (current FTE staff of 9).
- Writing, assigning and editing posts about at-scale software development, deployment and management.
- Creating content for TNS’s weekly newsletter.
- Overseeing the creation of future, specialized newsletters.
- Crafting and managing an annual budget for editorial.
- Work closely with in-house stakeholders from other departments on initiatives for the betterment of TNS and its parent company, Insight Media Group.
- Drive and personally participate in the upskilling of the editorial team to use new tools and capabilities for reporting and editing.
This job requires:
- An editorial vision.
- A knack for change management and a willingness to adapt as events shift.
- An entrepreneurial instinct (and/or actual entrepreneurial experience).
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- An ease with managing people, especially remotely.
- Strong organizational skills (familiarity with Asana not required, but a plus).
- Familiarity with modern software development and AI technology, and the initiative and curiosity to learn more.
- Comfort with public speaking and appearing on video.
- Domestic and international travel, especially in spring and fall.
- At least 7 years of experience working in professional media.
Salary for this position starts at $120,000 - $150,000.
Benefits Include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Flexible PTO
