Web Editor, WIRED Italy

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.

Job Description

Location:
Milano, MI

The Role
WIRED Italy is seeking an experienced Web Editor to join the local Editorial Team in Italy. Sitting in HQ of Milan, this role involves managing news content, optimizing SEO strategy, coordinating digital efforts, and collaborating with various teams to produce high-quality journalism, including investigations, live interviews, and events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assign and edit news briefs, in-depth reports and investigations in current affairs and economics with an approach that aligns with and enhances WIRED's vision. This includes, for example, analyses of national and international regulations on tech and digital issues (such as the European AI Act), stories of startups and innovative companies, reports on Big Tech's influence on politics, and insights into novel markets.
• Produce articles and cover press appointments.
• Enhance the role of the newspaper, promoting the production of scoops and investigations of strong social and public value.
• Know how to carry out timely follow-ups, even under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to the preparation and conduct of the newspaper's events.
• Carry out live interviews/editing even in English.
• Optimize articles from an SEO perspective, and take care of the SEO positioning strategy of the masthead in collaboration with other business functions.
• Coordinate the activity of the social team and other digital products, such as videos and podcasts.
• Interface with the various local and international corporate departments involved in editorial processes, such as video teams and colleagues from WIRED's foreign editions.
• Contribute to the realization of the editorial plan of the newspaper.

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• 3-4 years of previous experience in similar roles is welcome.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines, without sacrificing precision and accuracy.
• Interest in the areas of WIRED (Technology, Innovation, Digital) but also cross-functional skills with respect to areas of journalism (Foreign, Economics, Politics, Science).
• Strong editorial judgement.
• Approach to teamwork.

What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

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