[ref. r1431721] Managing Editor

In practice, this means coming up with story ideas, owning the editorial calendar, ensuring the deadlines are met, editing the writers' output, as well as writing several stories a week depending on the workload.

Full-time · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

About us

TNW is a leading international tech media company founded in 2006. We write technology news (millions of monthly visitors to thenextweb.com, host events (such as the TNW conference with 12.5k visitors), collect and analyze tech startup data as well as operate tech spaces in Amsterdam.

• Keeping a close connection with the Event Content team to ensure alignment on key themes and audiences.
• Maintaining and extending a pool of high-quality freelance writers available for commission.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom and a team of freelance writers .
• Vetting pitches, coming up with angles and topics, and assigning stories to the freelancers.
• Editing and publishing/scheduling stories coming from freelance writers and guest contributors.
• Writing as many stories as the workload allows.
• Ensuring the constant flow of content at the website (~20 stories a week including freelance contributions, pieces produced in-house, branded content, guest posts, etc.).
• Owning the content calendar and making sure we're sticking to it.
• Taking part in TNW's events throughout the year as a panel moderator, interviewer, or stage host.
• Representing TNW (Media) at relevant startup and technology events.
• Participating in the weekly TNW Podcast (writing part of the script, recording occasional interviews, co-hosting).
• Running and tracking the effectiveness of social media posts for the content published on the website.
• Supporting the Head of Media in sourcing guest contributions from relevant ecosystem players.

• Strong (tech) journalism background: at least 5 years of experience in writing and editing.
• In-depth knowledge of Europe's tech startup scene.
• Good understanding of the main technology trends that define the global innovation landscape.
• Track record of managing a team of (freelance) reporters.
• Ability to work from our Amsterdam office at least two days a week.

• The perfect place to showcase your hard work and expertise.
• Competitive pay based on your skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Flexible working hours, an open vacation policy, and an informal work atmosphere at a growing company.
• Subsidised lunch, as well as free fruit, snacks, and coffee.
• An online subscription to the Financial Times.
• Monthly drinks with colleagues and other TNW residents.
• Benefits such as Gyms, Swapfiets, Zalando, Bol.com...via our partner Alleo, and more through our TNW Spaces community perks.
• Availability to book 1-on-1 sessions with a certified psychologist via our EAP.
• A company pension plan.
• An inspiring workplace at TNW City, with a bar & rooftop terrace .

TNW strives to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all people are treated equally and given the opportunity to excel.

Are you excited to join?