Content Editor, Tech

The opportunity

We’re hiring a Content Editor to support DZone’s editorial and contributor operations across both site and commercial content programs.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong editorial instincts with technical curiosity and excellent organizational skills. You will help manage and publish technical content for DZone’s developer audience while also coordinating contributor-driven commercial projects from kickoff through completion.

You will work closely with editorial, audience, sales, and contributor stakeholders to ensure content is accurate, engaging, timely, and aligned with DZone’s standards.

This requires excellent copyediting skills, strong project management abilities, comfort working with technical subject matter, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving publishing environment.

Employment Level: Mid-level

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Philippines 

Working Hours: 9pm to 6am PHT (APR-OCT) or 10pm to 7am PHT (NOV-MAR)

What you'll do

Site Content and Community

• Select, copyedit, and prepare technical site content for publication on DZone.
• Research trends in the SDLC and stay up to date with the latest innovations to support article planning, content strategies, newsletters, and community initiatives.
• Update site pages daily with fresh content and help ensure published content is timely, relevant, and aligned with editorial standards.
• Monitor support and editor inboxes, answer inquiries, delete spam, and escalate issues to the appropriate departments.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to suggest site articles, community content, and other relevant editorial content to be featured in newsletters.
• Build and maintain relationships with contributors, authors, and community members.
• Support community-focused editorial initiatives, contributor engagement, and other programming that strengthen the DZone audience.
• Assist with other team projects and initiatives as needed.

Commercial Content

• Recommend contributors for relevant Commercial Content opportunities and lead contributor outreach.
• Manage contributor-driven Commercial Content projects from kickoff through completion.
• Vet, commission, onboard, and coordinate with contributors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and send contributor-facing materials, including project briefs, authorship templates, launch emails, and related communications.
• Manage editorial reviews and provide clear feedback to contributors; review outlines and drafts to ensure content aligns with project goals, audience needs, and editorial expectations.
• Track contributor outreach, project status, deadlines, revisions, and completion details in the appropriate systems.
• Maintain contributor records, project documentation, content versions, and related files in the correct storage locations.
• Coordinate project closeout, including final approvals and contributor offboarding processes.
  
  

Who you are

• At least 2 years of experience in technical editing for web channels or prior experience with a publishing company, preferably within the technology field.
• A degree in English, Technical Writing, Publishing, or a related field.
• A degree in or experience with software engineering, software development, or another technical discipline is preferred.
• Basic HTML knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills, with strong command of American English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Strong research skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in software development topics, emerging technologies, and developer communities.
• Sound editorial judgment, including the ability to evaluate structure, clarity, accuracy, tone, and audience fit.
• Initiative to research unfamiliar technical concepts and determine the best way to explain them clearly.
• Comfort engaging with experienced software professionals, contributors, authors, and subject matter experts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and keep stakeholders informed.
• Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to balance multiple projects, deadlines, contributors, and communication threads.
• Reliability when working independently, including the ability to follow through on tasks and meet high-stakes deadlines.
• A collaborative, adaptable working style that fits well with cross-functional teams and evolving priorities.
• Must have a working laptop/pc and internet and back-up connection
• Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward

**The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is in general terms and are not definitive.  The job holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.**

What we offer you

• Career Growth: Advance with mentorship programs, leadership academies, and opportunities to shape company culture and DEI initiatives.
• Flex Fridays: Adjust your 40-hour week to enjoy a full or half day off on Fridays.
• Remote-First Culture: Work from the comfort of your home.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 days of annual paid time off, plus all regular Philippine government-declared holidays to unwind and recharge. Plus 5 additional days after 1 year.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Full enrollment in Philippine statutory benefits: SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF.
• Healthcare: Healthcare reimbursement to help ensure you are covered.
• De Minimis Allowance: Enjoy a monthly rice subsidy, following government guidelines.
• Wellness Perks: Access the Headspace app to support your well-being.
• Speaker Series Bonus: Present in our monthly speaker series and earn a bonus.

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Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Philippines at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the Philippines throughout their employment with our company.