Wired seeks a senior editor in London

Wired is looking for an experienced journalist to work across its multiple platforms.

The successful candidate will be a highly literate team player who is full of ideas, always curious and very energetic. A passion for technology, startup culture and ecosystems is a must, as is an eye for detail. They will also understand the importance of self-reliance in delivering quality, accurate copy at speed to meet deadlines – all while maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.

The candidate will be editing the Work Smarter section in the print edition, along with contributing stories more broadly across all sections, and running the business vertical on the website.

They will be expected to generate stories suitable for multiple formats and which range from timely, uncovered angles on up-to-the minute news, to forward-thinking pieces that identify must-know future trends – all backed up with meticulous research.

Our Senior Editor will need to enjoy a challenge as this role will be busy and demanding – but also very enjoyable and a great opportunity to play a part in shaping Wired’s future.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Commissioning and co-editing the Work Smarter section in co-operation with the art and production departments, and commissioning and editing content for the website
Commissioning multimedia content for the magazine’s digital editions
Generating ideas for sections across the magazine
Writing across the magazine as commissioned
Contributing to Wired’s website, podcast, video and other outlets for Wired content as directed
Offering ideas and suggestions to Wired Consulting, and assisting in the production of supporting materials
Co-curating and programming Wired events, including identifying and contacting potential speakers, performers and guests

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.