Editor in Chief - Gardening Know How

Future plc has a portfolio of the world's leading homes brands, from Homes & Gardens and Ideal Home to Livingetc, Homebuilding & Renovating and Gardening Know How. We have a dedicated team of editors and writers who create expert content to generate audiences on all of these sites.

This is a chance to take on the Editor in Chief role at Gardening Know How, one of the world's biggest gardening websites.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Content Director, you'll deliver traffic and ecommerce growth, and support commercial performance across all platforms. You'll lead the team to create industry-leading content across all aspects of gardening and all media channels.

You'll be responsible for delivering best-in-the-market content in line with the brand strategy, delighting our target market and supporting commercial aims. You'll run the forward planner, content calendar and output planner, and work with central centres of excellence to train your team to be the best. You'll be a figurehead for the brand, networking and building relationships with clients and industry contacts.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Relevant editorial experience with a background in digital and print media
• Understanding of principles of building audiences on websites and knowledge of different acquisition channels
• In-depth knowledge of all the key content distribution channels
• First-rate knowledge of editorial SEO and analytics
• A strong understanding of and passion for homes and gardens
• Excellent industry contacts
• Experience managing freelance budgets
• People management experience and ability to work as part of a broader senior management team and support the goals of others

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000

This is a Remote based role; Future US is currently eligible to hire in 34 states - Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.

Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E4

Who are we?

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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