Editor in Chief

Launch Media Network is a leading global media company and marketing services company for the video game industry, lives at the intersection of gamer communities, the content gamers create and the brands focused on gamers and gamers’ interests through innovative platforms, media products and proprietary data.

We’re seeking an Editor in Chief for GameSkinny.com, our gaming news and information website. As the Editor in Chief, you will be in charge of the editorial staff and writers. The ideal candidate for this position is a digital native with a strong background in growing and maintaining the online audience of a digital publication, and is a proactive leader both when performing daily duties and when planning for the future.

Required:

  • 5+ years of professional editorial experience
  • 2+ years experience with online, millennial-focused news and information content creation, publishing and promotion
  • In-depth understanding of video gaming industry
  • Professional digital audience management
  • Superb managerial, organization, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading editorial for LMN across multiple verticals
  • Identifying additional verticals
  • Managing editorial planning
  • Managing the editorial calendar
  • Managing the editorial staff and writers

Launch Media Network is a fun, fast-paced work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and innovating for success. We strive to outperform ourselves and our competitors on a daily basis.

GameSkinny is the fastest growing video game news and information website, ranked #11 on Alexa’s Top Video Games News and Reviews websites. We publish breaking news, fresh reviews, guides, and editorials on a daily basis. All content is professionally edited to meet GameSkinny standards of quality. GameSkinny boasts the only games journalist training program of its kind, the Journalist Training Program, which has trained more than 1000 gamers in the profession of games journalism. Learn more at www.gameskinny.com.

Gamer Launch is the flagship product of the Launch Media Network, creators of publishing platforms, data analytic tools and mobile apps for the gaming industry. As the leading provider of online, fully customizable, gaming community website hosting, Gamer Launch delivers site hosting, creation, and support services to video game communities and fan sites for more than 600 games and more than 5 million registered gamers. The platform provides premium, feature-rich and easy-to-use hosting and social networking to customers playing the most popular video games. Learn more at www.gamerlaunch.com.