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About the role

Become Edge's online editor and be part of one of the most prestigious brands in gaming.

You will build on Edge Online's position as a leading source for international game industry news, features and commentary, growing its readership while upholding Edge's editorial values and style. Responding to and leading the global news agenda, you will conceive, research, commission and schedule features, reviews, previews and interviews for the website. Managing contributors will form a large part of the role, though you will also have the opportunity to write news and other content. Working with publishers and sales teams, you will integrate commercial initiatives on the website and manage the implementation of the next stage of Edge Online's evolution.

About you

Passionate about games and the Edge brand, you will have an extensive knowledge of the videogame industry and its history, and preferably have a wide network of game industry contacts.

Experience of working in web publishing at section editor, deputy editor or editor level is essential for the role. Alongside this you will have strong sub-editing and excellent writing skills, as well as experience of commissioning contributors. Web coding skills and experience of managing online communities are also advantages. You will possess excellent organisational and planning skills as well as the ability to work to daily deadlines.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and comprehensive training programmes you will play a key role in ensuring the continued success and development of Edge's website. You will work with experienced art and editorial staff as part of one of the videogame industry's most established, respected brands

About us

Future is an international special-interest media company creating over 180 publications, websites and events, with strong portfolios in the technology, games, music, automotive and sports sectors.

Now into its 17th year of publishing, Edge is a multi-format videogame magazine and accompanying website dedicated to passionate, informed gamers and the videogame industry. On October 20th it was awarded Best Games Magazine at the annual Games Media Awards in London.

How to apply

For a full job description please visit our website at www.futurenet.com/jobs.

To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter online, focusing on why you are the right person for the job, and indicating your ideal salary range. As part of your application you will also need to provide within your CV documentation five suggestions for improvements to Edge's website as it evolves towards its next iteration