Managing Editor, The Current Newsletter
Kim Komando, Phoenix, AZ USA
Salary: Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive salary ($80K–$100K DOE) • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Generous paid time off • Work directly with a top media personality and a passionate, fast-moving team • Be part of shaping the future of consumer tech journalism
Salary min: $80,000.00
Salary max: $100,000.00
Duration: Full Time
What You’ll Do
🧠 Editorial Strategy & Brand Voice
• Own and evolve The Current’s editorial strategy in Kim’s signature voice: clear, clever, and consumer-first.
• Ensure every story feels like Kim is talking directly to the reader.
✍️ Content Production & Management
• Oversee the daily creation of content: top tech headlines, scams to avoid, smart tips, crypto news, and the occasional quirky wrap-up.
• Manage a talented team of writers, editors, and freelancers with grace, grit, and good humor.
🤝 Collaboration & Innovation
• Work cross-functionally with our digital, design, and multimedia teams to bring content to life in new formats (think video, polls, interactive content).
• Partner with Kim on evolving content ideas and tone.
📊 Audience Insights & Optimization
• Use analytics and feedback to refine what’s working—and what’s not.
• Spot emerging trends early and make sure our content is always fresh, relevant, and useful.
📅 Project & Budget Oversight
• Maintain editorial calendars and manage workflow with sharp attention to deadlines.
• Handle budgeting and freelance negotiations with confidence and clarity.
What You Bring
• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 5+ years of digital publishing experience (2+ years leading editorial teams).
• A proven background in tech journalism or writing for a tech-savvy audience.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with CMS platforms, email tools, and data dashboards (Beehiiv, Mailchimp, WordPress, GA, etc.).
• A calm head in a deadline-driven environment—and a sense of humor doesn’t hurt.
Bonus Points If You Have
• Hands-on newsletter experience
• SEO, social media, or digital marketing know-how
• A love for all things tech—and helping others love it too
About Kim Komando
At Kim Komando, we deliver trusted tech advice to over a million readers through our daily newsletter, The Current, plus our nationally syndicated radio show, podcast, and online platforms. We’re known for breaking down complex tech into plain English, always with a wink, a tip, or a trick you didn’t know you needed. Now, we’re looking for a Managing Editor who can bring heart, hustle, and editorial muscle to our growing brand.