Tech Editor

  • Contract

Company Description

Refinery29, the largest independent fashion and style website in the United States, delivers nonstop inspiration for smart, stylish and creative women everywhere.  For three years running, Refinery29 has been featured in Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 fastest growing companies, and in 2013 it was rated the #1 fastest growing media company in the US.  In 2014, Refinery29 was chosen as one of Fast Company’s World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Style, and won three Webby Awards including Best in Fashion & Beauty. For more information and to browse content, visit www.Refinery29.com

Job Description

Refinery29 is on the hunt for a talented associate technology editor with at least 5+ years of experience writing about all areas of technology. We're looking for someone who is passionate and has a strong record of taking a unique and innovative editorial stance. Our content is fresh, engaging, and — most importantly — focused on providing envelope-pushing, next-generation tech content. 

The ideal candidate will be equally at ease covering the latest gadget & app releases as she/he is at producing long-form content on how emerging trends in the tech world affect our daily lives.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Identify new, popular stories in the tech and science sphere that matter to our readership
  • Write 3-5 posts per day on trending topics, news stories, device & app releases, and scientific studies
  • Quickly read and comprehend tech releases and scientific journal articles on a variety of topics
  • Translate complex technological and scientific concepts into a conversational, relatable voice
  • Prioritize, multitask, and take initiative
  • Assign and edit freelancer copy
  • Posses an impressive network of contacts and writers in the tech & science space
  • Be familiar with social media; use and understand best practices on Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5+ years of editorial experience
  • A background in the technology content is essential
  • An ability to edit and package stories, well-versed in digital strategy

Additional Information

Refinery29 is firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Refinery29 does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Refinery29 employees or any other company location. Refinery29 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.