Senior Editor, Data Center Knowledge

Company Description

At Informa Tech, we believe that technology innovation is key to driving positive change in our society. We believe that digital inclusion underpins progress. And we believe that diversity in tech is central to a thriving industry.

Our aim is to inspire the global technology community to build a better world by informing, educating and connecting them through world-class research, training, events, and media.

We sit at the heart of the tech community with specialisms in emerging tech/AI, enterprise IT, cyber security, service providers/NextG, critical communications, media & entertainment and marketing technology.

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Job Description

Informa Tech is seeking a Senior Editor to drive strategy and growth on our Data Center Knowledge media brand. A successful candidate will understand how to deliver highly relevant content to our audience across a variety of channels, including social media, digital, video, stage events and written content, and be able to think expansively on how to optimize for growth.

Data Center Knowledge’s mission is to inform, educate and advise data center executives and decision-makers on evolving technology and facilities strategies so they can make informed purchasing and planning decisions that transform the business. Data Center Knowledge serves data center professionals (C-level, business, IT and facilities decision-makers). Data Center Knowledge helps these professionals develop data center strategies and/or design, build and manage world-class data centers. These buyers and decision-makers rely on Data Center Knowledge as a trusted source of news and expertise on these specialized facilities.

Our Senior Editor will:

  • Execute the editorial strategy and content approach for Data Center Knowledge, with a deep understanding of the market and our audience
  • Collaborate and work within internal team of site editors, copy editors, managing editor and editors in chief across sister brands as to deliver high tier quality stories and How To guides with impeccable journalistic integrity, quality, and unbiased balance
  • Inspire highly capable writers and drive a shared vision for the growth and strategy of the brand
  • Participate in day-to-day operations of the brand, which includes writing articles and survey-based research reports, editing and coordinating others’ content, moderating webinars, producing newsletters, managing the website, collaborating with internal initiatives with marketing, sales and events, and tracking and optimizing site performance (i.e. SEO, Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Track and use performance data from Google Analytics, SEMRush and other tools to adjust editorial strategy and programming efforts
  • Work with internal stakeholders across research, marketing, sales, events and media to support collaborative efforts and programs to drive growth for the entire Enterprise IT Portfolio
  • Help grow the visibility of Data Center Knowledge by developing strong partnerships and initiatives to increase our audience including speaking at events, developing advisory boards and writing thought leadership pieces that speak to the challenges and directions of the core audience

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in the media business with demonstrated success covering news and writing features in the technology and/or data center facilities space
  • Comfort with AP Style and working with internal Informa style guidelines with strong attention to detail and editorial excellence
  • A large network of high-level contacts in the data center space
  • Highly skilled at search engine optimization and semantic search tactics
  • Exceptional communicator, both verbal and written, and a confident public speaker
  • Entrepreneurial-minded and excited to drive change
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate well with all levels of staff, stakeholders and clients to support effective working relationships
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to track items to completion with strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines

Ability to travel in the US to industry events.

The pay range for this position is $64,000 – $85,000, depending on experience.

Additional Information

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:

  • Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
  • 15 days PTO plus 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
  • Competitive Benefits with 401k match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
  • Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
  • ESPP – become a shareholder

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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