Overview

IDC/Foundry is seeking a Senior writer for our CIO.com business. The position reports to the Executive Editor. The senior writer’s coverage should make CIO.com a must-read destination for senior IT leaders by delivering articles tailored to help our audience better direct their organizations, IT strategies, and careers.

Coverage could include reporting on industry developments; rendering sharp analysis of IT news, research, or surveys; profiling the transformational efforts of CIOs; explaining complex technologies or concepts and connecting them to the broader business context; or examining trends of particular interest to IT leaders through more in-depth reporting.

Foundry’s vision is to make the world a better place by enabling the right use of technology. As the leading global media and data company powered by 1st party relationships, our collaborative, innovative and customer focused culture fosters success for our customers and our employees.

Responsibilities

• Writing a mix of clear, compelling, and insightful news, survey analyses, profiles, case studies, and short features, favoring CIOs as primary sources
• Collaborating with CIO.com colleagues to ensure balanced and broad coverage that meets our senior IT leadership audience’s information needs
• Cultivating a network of CIO and industry analyst sources
• Participating in virtual and in-person events as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 plus years of full-time experience as a writer in a dynamic journalistic environment
• The ability and eagerness to develop relationships with CIOs as primary sources is essential.
• Demonstrate understanding of enterprise technology-enterprise applications, cloud, analytics, data management, AI, etc
• Ability to source and interview CIO's directly
• Provide writing samples that demonstrate the ability to craft compelling articles for a professional audience, including original analysis and interviews as primary sourcing. 
• Self Starter and able to juggle multiple assignments to deliver timely compelling copy and headlines
• Understanding of SEO and how to optimize content for digital traffic
• Ability to develop and maintain industry sources, excellent reporting and rapid writing skills
• This role can be based out of our Needham MA office in a hyrbird work environment or approved remote US or Candaian office(Ontario, BC, Alberta or Nova Scotia).

IDG, Inc. is committed to paying our team equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process taking into account the experience, education, certifications and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated team members, as well as employer-verified region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. At IDG, Inc., we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Expected salary, dependent upon experience and location is between $70,000 and $105,000 USD which includes base and bonus (if applicable).

IDG, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

IDC Canada is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job.

Applicants must have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please note: The pay transparency listed above is only for the US. The CAD compensation will be calculated based on current CAD market rates.