Cybersecurity Content Editor

Chicago, IL, United States

Launch Potato is a digital media company with a portfolio of brands and technologies. As The Discovery and Conversion Company, Launch Potato is a leading connector of advertisers to customers at all parts of the consumer journey, from awareness to consideration to purchase.

The company is headquartered in vibrant downtown Delray Beach, Florida , with a unique international team across over a dozen countries. Launch Potato's success comes from a diverse, energetic culture and high-performing, entrepreneurial team. As a result, the company is always looking for like-minded teammates and partners.

YOUR ROLE

The ideal candidate will work closely with freelance and in-house writers to mentor them on writing best practices while providing constructive feedback. You should have strong writing skills in the event that content needs to be substantially rewritten or replaced, and feel comfortable researching and testing a wide range of digital security products.

You should be comfortable working with basic HTML in a CMS. Knowledge of SEO best practices, including keyword research and on-page optimization, is ideal.

Also required: an eagerness to learn and contribute to a highly collaborative team.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Creating assignment briefs and editing stories (at least 10 of each per week)

Testing digital security products to mine important data that will help readers make informed decisions

Keeping product data accurate sitewide with regular optimization updates

Ensuring content is accurate and presented in a way that’s easy to understand while following SEO best practices

Demonstrating strong editorial judgment and topical expertise across digital security and technology topics

Working closely with writers to help them deliver their best work through constructive feedback and mentoring

Ensuring all content adheres to our style, sourcing, and compliance guidelines

Identifying trends and timely industry insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to help shape content and PR strategies

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

3-5 years of experience in a digital editor or writer role

Expertise in digital security and technology topics, particularly online privacy, antivirus, and internet

Experience editing content for monetization purposes

Experience writing and/or editing quality, high-performing SEO content

An ability to work and make decisions independently

A clear understanding of how search engine optimization works

Experience using a CMS to build online content

Basic knowledge of HTML is a plus

Total Rewards & Compensation

Salary range: $70,000–$85,000

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

Want to make your impact in a profitable, high-growth company? Apply now!

Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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