Online editor vacancy

We're looking for an online editor/writer to work full-time at Project Badger across a variety of websites including Den of Geek. Are you up for it?

Project Badger - the new website development arm of Dennis Publishing - is looking for a new online writer and editor to work across its range of websites.

The successful candidate must be flexible and creative as during the day he or she could be writing and editing on websites as varied as Know Your Mobile, Den of Geek, London is Free and Know Your DSLR - which have a combined monthly audience of over 540,000 readers.

You will be part of a small self-contained team in the Dennis New Product Development division and must be comfortable performing a wide range of tasks including writing copy, editing copy, commissioning freelance writers, converting text to HTML, image editing/uploading, website traffic analysis and working with several content management systems.

You will also be expected to take a full and active part in the the conception, construction and launch of new websites for Project Badger. If you like strict demarcation lines and knowing exactly what you'll be doing each day then don't apply.

The post would particularly suit people with an interest in new technology such as mobile phones, digital cameras, consumer electronics and digital media.

The sucessful candidate will be educated to degree level and have the following skills:

Excellent writing and editing abilities
Good HTML (eg Dreamweaver, BB Edit)
Good image editing (Photoshop, Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro) and correct usage of the various web image formats (Gif, Jpeg, PNG)
A good understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO), usability and information architecture
Experience with content management systems (CMS)
The ability to work as both a self-starter and as part of a small team
A flexible, creative and open-minded outlook and the ability to learn new skills quickly

Proven video creation and editing skills would also reflect well on the candidate.

For that candidate we can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a central London location and the opportunity to work in a company ranked by the Sunday Times as one of the UK's 100 best places to work.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to mat_toor@dennis.co.uk. We'd also like you to include - in no more than 100 words - an original idea for a new Project Badger website or blog.

Closing date: 6 June 2008