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Job Overview

The Editor of Digital Reviews ensures that Common Sense's digital media ratings and reviews stay relevant to parent concerns in a rapidly evolving landscape, while also overseeing content for apps, games, and websites. This role requires expertise in digital media, strong editorial skills, and a deep understanding of trends affecting children and families.

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (Hybrid)

REPORTS TO: Executive Editor, Head of Digital and Families

SALARY: $30–$37/hour

TYPE: Full-time (40 hrs/week), non-exempt

Responsibilities

Digital Ratings and Reviews Management:

• Oversee and manage the process of rating and reviewing digital media, including apps, video games, and websites.
• Work closely with the Executive Editor to identify which games, apps, and websites to prioritize for review based on parent concerns and emerging trends.
• Coordinate with the Education department on edtech reviews.
• Assist in assigning, editing, and posting digital media reviews, ensuring that they meet the organization's quality standards and stay on track with yearly review goals.

Content Strategy and Alignment:

• Collaborate with the Executive Editor to ensure that digital ratings and reviews are aligned with family advice, other resources, and broader content strategies.
• Contribute to the development of curated content lists that address current and emerging digital trends as well as parent pain points.

Trend Analysis and Insights:

• Stay ahead of trends in digital media, particularly those affecting children and families, and ensure that our content reflects these trends.
• Monitor social media platforms and other digital spaces to identify new trends before they gain widespread media attention.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the relevance and impact of our digital ratings and reviews.

Editorial Duties:

• Assist in the recruitment and management of freelance reviewers, including tracking assignments, managing deadlines, and ensuring editorial consistency.
• Regularly review and update existing digital media content to ensure that it remains current and relevant.
• Contribute to newsletters, blog posts, and other editorial content as needed, especially around topics related to digital media and parenting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an editorial role involving writing and editing, ideally with a focus on digital media.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Deep understanding of digital media/life trends, particularly in social media and apps, and how these trends impact children and families.
• Experience in managing content calendars and meeting editorial deadlines.
• A background in child development or education, or experience in understanding kids in the digital world, is a plus.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creative ideation in content development.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify emerging trends before they become mainstream.
• Passion for helping parents navigate the complexities of the digital world and providing them with actionable advice and resources.
• Previous experience managing contractors, freelancers, or similar roles is a plus.

Our Benefits

• The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals.
• A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k).
• An organization that offers work/life balance.
• The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!

Common Sense values the diversity of its employees and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on our values, please visit our statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Common Sense will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.