Test Editor, Consumer Tech, Popular Mechanics

Full Time Job
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Popular Mechanics-part of Hearst's Enthusiast Group-seeks an energetic, insatiably curious, product-loving, detail-oriented test editor. The ideal candidate is obsessed with consumer electronics, smart-home tech, household appliances, and other related goods-a gear junkie and skilled product tester who is driven to evaluate consumer products every day and will share the best ones with our readers. Must have a deep understanding of the consumer-electronics market and established connections within the industry (especially with product managers and engineers), plus interest, if not experience, in covering gaming and some outdoor gear.

Working within our Test Team, this position will use relevant analytics and metrics to create daily (and longer-lead) content, developing real-world and, when applicable, science-backed tests to evaluate everything from televisions to home security systems to wireless headphones. Must be able to use metrics strategically to create reviews and other content with specific goals, such as traffic generation, affiliate revenue, audience development, and engagement. This role is based in the Enthusiast Group headquarters in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. NOTE: For consideration, resumes must be received in .pdf format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the test director and associate test director , strategize, plan, and publish product reviews, roundups, and news pieces that meet reader needs and performance metrics.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative tests to reliably discern key performance attributes of products, then turn those tests into highly engaging, authoritative content across media platforms.
• Produce stories daily while simultaneously creating longer works for our site, magazine, social feeds and other channels.
• Hit every deadline. Crush every metric.

Qualifications:

• 1 years of professional experience in editing and writing consumer-tech gear reviews or similar content. Daily digital publishing experience is a plus.
• Budget- and metric-driven personality
• Familiarity with tech, product design, and the real-world needs of people who use tech products every day
• Experience with and understanding of affiliate revenue streams and using commerce data to inform review strategies