Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia.

Future US is looking for a talented and creative Art Director to work on the official Nintendo magazine, Nintendo Power. The Art Director will be responsible for the design of every editorial page, covers, and various supplemental materials (such as house ads, posters, etc.). The Art Director will also direct and manage freelance designers, illustrators, and photographers.

You should be highly organized, calm and proficient under tight deadline pressure, fun to work with, and have a strong desire to work on mainstream, service-oriented magazines where the readers’ best interests always come first.

What We Require:

• Graphic Design Experience (previous magazine experience is a must)
• Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Knowledge of the industry and awareness of how it’s evolving
• Knowledge of console games is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of print design and how it works
• Strong ability to collaborate with internal editorial staff
• Strong ability to collaborate with external freelancers, photographers, designers
• Experience managing freelancers and contractors and keeping a tight schedule
• 5 years experience working as an Associate Art Director or Art Director

What We Offer:

• A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers, and journalists roaming the halls
• A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the offices
• Generous 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision plan for you and your dependents

To apply for this position please click on the link below and submit your cover letter and resume with a link to your portfolio.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=64

We’re looking for more engineers like us. Smart. Driven. Humble. And compelled by the changing media landscape.

More importantly, we’re looking for people who aspire to be more than heads down code monkeys. We want folks that are interested in building entire products from the bottom up. We like talented engineers who have a broad range of skills; you’ll be expected to cover several, but not all, areas of expertise in a typical web environment from front-end CSS to backend database optimization.

Pluses:

• Strong Python programming experience or a strong desire to extend Ruby, Perl or similar experience to Python
• High-volume website experience
• Django or similar MVC framework experience
• Experience building complex web services and/or backend data processing engines
• CSS expertise
• Advanced MySQL / SQL usage experience
• MySQL administration knowledge
• Javascript/AJAX experience
• Experience monitoring/building/maintaining/debugging/load balancing/deploying to a Linux server cluster
• Search Engine Optimization knowledge
• Social Media / Twitter / Facebook development experience / domain knowledge
• Amazon EC2 provisioning experience
• iPhone / Objective-C  / mobile development experience

Future US is a leading publisher of special-interest magazines and websites and one of the fastest-growing media companies in the US. With market-leading publications in the Games, Music, Technology and men’s and women’s special-interest markets, Future’s targeted publications reach a young, active, affluent and highly influential audience selling over 1.4 million copies per month. Future’s web properties complement its print portfolio and currently reach more than 23 million unique visitors in the US each month.

Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia.

What we offer:

• A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers and journalists roaming the halls.
• A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office.
• Generous 100% company paid medical, dental and vision plan for you and your dependents.
• Don’t want to drive? Not to worry – Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office.

But you’ll have to tell us a bit more about yourself first. Please click on the link below to fill out the online application and submit your resume.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=63

South San Francisco, Calif., February 25, 2010 – Future US, the special-interest media company, today announced the appointment of Kate Byrne (formerly Kate Rodler) as Vice President of the Technology and Living Group. In her role as Vice President, Byrne will lead the continued growth, reader engagement and publishing innovations for the print and online outlets associated with Maximum PC, Mac|Life, Pregnancy and Mom magazines.

Byrne joins Future US from her most recent position as Sales Vice President at Loomia Inc., which develops recommendation software tools for the publishing industry. A well-known veteran in the media industry, Byrne has held key sales and executive positions at leading technology, business media brands and agencies including BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Inc., The Industry Standard, Entrepreneur, United Hemispheres, Gannett Outdoor and Grey Advertising.

Utilizing creative and strategic thinking, Byrne helped launch key brand extensions such as BusinessWeek’s small business edition, Fast Company’s Social Capitalist Awards and the digital magazine edition for Edutopia, the publication and website for The George Lucas Education Foundation, opening new revenue streams in tough competitive times. A strategic self-starter, Byrne put her entrepreneurial spirit into action as Vice President of Sales at Ladies Who Launch, a web and event offering that guides women entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses.

“It’s great to bring such a respected sales and media expert on to Future US’ management team,” said John Marcom, President of Future US. “She brings a wealth of experience and ideas that will build on the strengths of technology and lifestyle brands which already attract millions of passionate, highly engaged consumers.”

“I am excited to join Future US, a respected and forward-thinking media company known for its cutting edge approach to connect with the niche interests of consumers,” said Byrne. “With all the changes in content consumption and distribution patterns, there are incredible opportunities to expand the reach and influence of Future’s distinctive brands.”

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About Future

Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR).  Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK and US creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, music, technology, action sports, film, automotive and crafts.  Our biggest-selling magazines in the US include Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, PC Gamer, Guitar World, Maximum PC and Mac|Life, while our UK business publishes leading titles such as T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car and Classic Rock. Our web sites include GamesRadar, BikeRadar, TechRadar, and MusicRadar.  Future sells over 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 11 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 16 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts.  In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s biggest exporter of monthly magazines.

Media Contact

Heather Sorensen, Plugged In PR for Future US

503-841-0625

heather@pluggedinpr.com

Brigit Valencia, Plugged In PR for Future US

360-597-4516

brigit@pluggedinpr.com

South San Francisco, Calif., February 25, 2010 – Future US, the special-interest media company, announced the availability of the Revolver TV app for the iPhone and Android devices. The app features six distinct channels of video including: Music Videos, All Access, Revolver Live, Guitar World, and more. Video content includes music videos, interviews, guitar lessons, live performances, footage from Live Nation events, archives from Guitar World, behind the scenes of the Hottest Chicks in Metal and the Revolver Golden Gods, and more. Much of the video content will be exclusive to Revolver TV.

This marks yet another step by Revolver to reach audiences beyond print. Sponsorship opportunities are available on the app for advertisers.

Revolver TV was developed in conjunction with GoTV. The Revolver TV app is available for $1.99 on the iTunes App Store and the Android Market.

“Kristen has helped Future continue to thrive in a time of tremendous change and challenge by staying abreast of reader needs,” said John Marcom, President of Future US. “With her dual business and editorial perspective, it will be great to see how the properties continue to evolve under her leadership.”

“As publisher, I am focused on delivering engaging media content in any way or place our audience wants to receive it – whether that is in print, online, on their favorite gaming console or by creating a new media mix,” said Salvatore. “I am proud to be an integral part of a global publishing company that is well-positioned to lead the ‘new media’ revolution, bringing readers creative content that’s uniquely suited to their passions.”

Salvatore has spent nearly a decade in the editorial world of games journalism, including three years on PC Gamer’s editorial staff, first as executive editor and later as editor-in-chief. Both as EIC and most recently as associate publisher, she explored creative ways to market and extend Future brands’ reach, especially by finding ways to show that hardcore gamers are everywhere, and make up a large part of the consumer buying market.

Salvatore first joined Future in 1999 as the managing editor of Maximum PC, and was later promoted to features editor. This was followed by four years at Ziff Davis, including a stint as Managing Editor of Computer Gaming World, before returning to Future in 2006. Earlier in her career, she was a freelance editor, regional director for Community for Education Foundation and a development editor with the Prentice Hall division of Simon and Schuster.

She can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kristenss.

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About Future

Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR).  Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK and US creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, music, technology, action sports, film, automotive and crafts.  Our biggest-selling magazines in the US include Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, PC Gamer, Guitar World, Maximum PC and Mac|Life, while our UK business publishes leading titles such as T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car and Classic Rock. Our web sites include GamesRadar, BikeRadar, TechRadar, and MusicRadar.  Future sells over 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 11 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 16 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts.  In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s biggest exporter of monthly magazines.

Media Contact

Heather Sorensen, Plugged In PR for Future US

503-841-0625

heather@pluggedinpr.com

Brigit Valencia, Plugged In PR for Future US

360-597-4516

brigit@pluggedinpr.com

South San Francisco, Calif., February 19, 2010 – Future US, the special-interest media company, announced that the Official Xbox Magazine podcast, after four years, produced their 200th podcast. The milestone podcast featured appearances from game developers, Microsoft employees, and editors of GamesRadar.

The Official Xbox Magazine podcast is among the top video game podcasts on the iTunes Store and is highlighted as one of iTunes’ Featured Podcasts.

The podcast is available on the iTunes store, or from the Official Xbox Magazine podcast website at http://oxmpodcast.podbean.com/.

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About Future

Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR).  Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK and US creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold strong market positions in games, music, technology, action sports, film, automotive and crafts.  Our biggest-selling magazines in the US include Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, PC Gamer, Guitar World, Maximum PC and Mac|Life, while our UK business publishes leading titles such as T3, Total Film, Digital Camera, Fast Car and Classic Rock. Our web sites include GamesRadar, BikeRadar, TechRadar, and MusicRadar.  Future sells over 4 million magazines each month; we attract more than 11 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 16 annual live events that attract hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts.  In addition, Future exports, syndicates or licenses its publications to 90 countries internationally, making us the UK’s biggest exporter of monthly magazines.

Media Contact

Heather Sorensen, Plugged In PR for Future US

503-841-0625

heather@pluggedinpr.com

Brigit Valencia, Plugged In PR for Future US

360-597-4516

brigit@pluggedinpr.com



Lemmy Kilmister Of Motörhead To Receive Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award

Rob Halford To Receive Revolver Golden God Award

Television Broadcast Set For Saturday, May 22 On Vh1 Classic

Concert With Rob Zombie, Fear Factory, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada And Brian Posehn’s All Star Band Ft. Scott Ian, Brendon Small, John Tempesta & Joey Vera With Special Performance By Zakk Wylde

Tickets On Sale This Friday, February 19 Via Ticketmaster

America’s first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music awards show is back!  The second annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone will take place Thursday, April 8, returning to Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles.  The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic Saturday, May 22 (air time TBA).  Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 19 via Ticketmaster.

This year, hosting duties for the Golden Gods will be shared between musician, activist and entrepreneur Andrew W.K. and professional wrestler, actor, author and metal fan Chris Jericho.  The nominees in nine different categories–plus the recipients of this year’s prestigious Golden God Award and the Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award–were revealed today at a press conference held at The Rainbow Bar & Grill on the world famous Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. Both hosts were on hand, along with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), Vinnie Paul (Hellyeah, Pantera), Chuck Billy (Testament), Kat Von D (“LA Ink”) and NFL Dallas Cowboys Marc Columbo, Cory Proctor and Leonard Davis to announce the nominees.

New for this year, fans everywhere can cast their vote beginning today to choose who will take home the awards for “Best Guitarist,” “Best Drummer,” “Best Vocalist,” “Album of the Year,” “Best Live Band,” “Best Underground Band,” “Most Metal Athlete,” “Hottest Chick(s) in Metal” and “Comeback Of The Year.”  Voting starts today at: www.revolvermag.com/goldengods and ends on Wednesday, March 31. The complete list of nominees in each category are listed below.

The Revolver Golden God Award is given to one special honoree a year who embodies all that is metal. This year, the accolade will go to Judas Priest frontman and Metal God Rob Halford, and it will be presented to him by last year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. (Last year Revolver honored metal legend Dave Mustaine of Megadeth with the Golden God Award.)  This year’s recipient of the Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award is none other than hard rock icon Lemmy Kilmister. Lemmy has fronted Motörhead, the loudest band on the planet, for 35 years, and his background includes being Jimi Hendrix’s roadie in the ‘60s before joining Hawkwind.  Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Them Crooked Vultures) will do the honor of presenting Lemmy with his Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award.

Adding to the celebration of all that is best in metal this year, the GOLDEN GODS AWARDS will also include hard rocking musical numbers by Rob Zombie, Fear Factory (who will make their first LA appearance ever with their new line-up), As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada and last year’s host Brian Posehn’s all-star band featuring Scott Ian, Brendon Small, John Tempesta and Joey Vera, with a special performance by Zakk Wylde.  More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

“As a diehard fan of hard rock and metal who still can’t quite figure out how he ended up as the editor-in-chief of Revolver magazine, I am beyond stoked to attend the 2010 Golden Gods, let alone work on it behind the scenes,” states Revolver’s Editor in Chief Brandon Geist.  “An award show celebrating the true power and artistry of this most overlooked, vilified, and misunderstood form of music has been long overdue. But award shows can be lame, self-congratulating affairs, which is why I’m particularly excited that most of this year’s winners will be picked not by some mysterious panel of snotty critics or the incestuous members of whatever ‘academy,’ but by the fans. Metal has always been all about the fans; it’s music for diehard fans by diehard fans. So power to the people, and may the best maniacs win!”

The nominees for the 2010 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone are:

Best Guitarist

Kirk Hammett (Metallica)

Tony Iommi (Heaven & Hell)

Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Street Sweeper Social Club)

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)

Slash

Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)

Best Drummer

Chris Adler (Lamb of God)

Brann Dailor (Mastodon)

Dave Grohl (Them Crooked Vultures)

Gene Hoglan (Dethklok, Fear Factory)

Dave Lombardo (Slayer)

Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold)

Best Vocalist

Jonathan Davis (Korn)

Ronnie James Dio (Heaven & Hell)

Neil Fallon (Clutch)

Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)

Serj Tankian (Serj Tankian, System Of A Down)

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)

Album of the Year

Alice in Chains, Black Gives Way to Blue

Heaven & Hell, The Devil You Know

Mastodon, Crack the Skye

Megadeth, Endgame

Slayer, World Painted Blood

Them Crooked Vultures, Them Crooked Vultures

Best Live Band

The Devil Wears Prada

Lamb of God

Metallica

Motörhead

Rob Zombie

Slayer

Best Underground Band

Behemoth

Between the Buried and Me

The Black Dahlia Murder

Converge

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Obituary

Most Metal Athlete

Josh Barnett (MMA fighting)

Marc Colombo, Cory Procter, and Leonard Davis (NFL football)

Chris Jericho (WWE wrestling)

Mike Piazza (MLB baseball)

Jason Ellis (Pro skateboarding)

Jolene Van Vugt (Pro motocrosser)

Hottest Chick(s) in Metal

Pearl Aday (Pearl)

Maria Brink (In This Moment)

Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)

Lacey Mosley (Flyleaf)

Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez (Eyes Set to Kill)

Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR

AC/DC

Alice in Chains

Anvil

Fear Factory

Heaven & Hell

KISS

Golden Gods are about celebrating all that is the wonder and amazement of Heavy Metal.  The first annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards in 2009 was hosted by comedian Brian Posehn and featured musical performances by Megadeth, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, All That Remains and Suicide Silence, plus special DJ Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.  Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was honored the Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award.  Check out more from last year’s stellar awards show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MrQTW7f_aI.

The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS are sponsored by Epiphone, Drum Workshop, Roadrunner Records, Just Cause 2, Indiemerchandising, Metal Blade, Harley-Davidson, Ferret Music, Splatterhouse, Samson Zoom, Eagle Rock Entertainment, VH1 Classic and Sirius XM Radio.

For more information on tickets for the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS please log on to:

(http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004445EC62B639?artistid=851598&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60).

Pre-sale tickets are available this Thursday, February 18 from 10:00 am–10:00 pm.  More information can be found at:

http://info.aeglive.com/gv/club_nokia/2009/revolver_040810/presale.html

About Revolver Magazine:

Revolver is the No. 1 hard-rock and heavy-metal destination in the world. In print for 10 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can’t find anywhere else. The home of The Hottest Chicks in Metal, Revolver also covers horror movies, mixed martial arts, tattoos, action sports, and more. In 2009 Revolver threw the first-ever U.S. hard-rock and metal awards show, the Revolver Golden Gods, which was broadcasted on MTV2 and featured appearances by Ozzy Osbourne, Maynard Keenan, Lemmy Kilmister, Megadeth, Kat Von D, Slipknot, Suicide Silence, the UFC’s BJ Penn, and many others. Revolver sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Its website (www.revolvermag.com) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo shoot outtakes, and contests. Revolver is also the official media partner of MySpace Music (www.myspace.com/revolvermagazine).

About VH1 Classic:

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and U2. Learn more at VH1Classic.com.

About Epiphone:

Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos, as well as amplifiers. Epiphone’s new “Prophecy” guitars are designed specifically for advanced players of rock and metal with a focus on speed, tone and reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. For more information visit  www.epiphone.com.

www.revolvermag.com

Cast your vote for the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

between now and March 31 at:

www.revolvermag.com/goldengods

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CONTACT:

MSO (818) 380-0400

Libby Coffey x224, LCoffey@msopr.com

Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com

Libby Coffey

Vice President – MSO

14724 Ventura Blvd. STE 500

Sherman Oaks, CA  91403

818-380-0400 x 224 (w)

626-676-4993 (m)

LCoffey@msopr.com

www.msopr.com

Future US is a leading publisher of special-interest magazines and websites and one of the fastest-growing media companies in the US. With market-leading publications in the Games, Music, Technology and men’s and women’s special-interest markets, Future’s targeted publications reach a young, active, affluent and highly influential audience selling over 1.4 million copies per month. Future’s web properties complement its print portfolio and currently reach more than 23 million unique visitors in the US each month.

Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia.

Future US is searching for a Sale Coordinator to work within Future Plus, our custom publishing division.  The position responsibilities include:

• General ad sales support, information gathering, completing RFP’s, presentation building and proposal writing
• Reporting and delivery of detailed and accurate advertising campaign information to clients
• Follow up and traffic ads, and media contracts for all projects
• Using existing leads and finding new sales leads to sell advertising in our custom published magazines.
• Assistance with contests, competitions and events
• Other tasks when necessary

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of ad sales support/marketing/advertising sales
• A desire to sell advertising space and gain valuable experience. Position can be an excellent stepping stone to bigger roles within the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter and able to work well with others
• PC skills with emphasis in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; etc.)
• Some graphic and presentation building skills a plus
• 4 year college degree preferred

What we offer:

• A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers and journalists roaming the halls.
• A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office.
• Generous 100% company paid medical, dental and vision plan for you and your dependents.
• Don’t want to drive? Not to worry – Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office.

To apply please click the link below.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=59

Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia.

Future Plus, the highly dynamic custom publishing division of leading publisher Future US (www.futureus.com), is seeking an extremely talented, extraordinarily creative Executive Editor to work on a brand new videogames magazine launch.

Sound like a dream job? It most certainly is!

As a fully-integrated media company, Future Plus produces consumer and marketing content across a variety of media formats, ranging from magazines and catalogs to DVDs and Web sites, for some of the World’s biggest brands in the tech, videogames, music and retail marketplaces.

Our newest launch is a cutting edge monthly games magazine that covers all gaming formats. We’re looking for a person who can show us superlative examples of their work that highlights their considerable experience as either online or magazine writers in the games/entertainment space.

As part of Future Plus’ design team, the Executive Editor is flexible, proactive and is able to act autonomously to effectively deliver on the responsibilities outlined below. This is a full-time position at Future’s offices in South San Francisco and reports to the Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

1. Help the EIC plan and create content for the new launch, as well as create successful, innovative content and ideas for other potential and existing clients within the games/entertainment category.

2. Ensure that all content created is produced to the highest quality and meets the client’s requirements.

3. Development. Work with the EIC to ensure that all projects are constantly assessed and challenged to deliver cutting edge quality and client satisfaction.

4. Work with the EIC to ensure you understand deadlines, deliverables and project needs.

5. Help mentor and manage freelance writers so that they deliver cutting-edge copy that at the very least delivers on consumer and client expectations.

What we offer:

• A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers and journalists roaming the halls.
• A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office.
• Generous 100% company paid medical, dental and vision plan for you and your dependents.
• Don’t want to drive? Not to worry – Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office.

To apply please click the link below.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=58

Future US, Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Future US, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Future plc, an international publishing company headquartered in the UK with offices in the US and Australia.

Future Plus, the highly dynamic custom publishing division of leading publisher Future US (www.futureus.com), is seeking an extremely talented, extraordinarily creative Editor-in-Chief to work on a brand new videogames magazine launch.

Sound like a dream job? It most certainly is!

As a fully-integrated media company, Future Plus produces consumer and marketing content across a variety of media formats, ranging from magazines and catalogs to DVDs and Web sites, for some of the World’s biggest brands in the tech, videogames, music and retail marketplaces.

Our newest launch is a cutting edge monthly games magazine that covers all gaming formats. We’re looking for a person who can show us superlative examples of their work that highlights their considerable experience as either online or magazine writers in the games/entertainment space.

The Editor-in Chief’s job is to facilitate and manage the growth, expansion and development of this new magazine launch whilst maintaining the highest standards and best working practices. The Editor-in Chief acts as the mentor and role model for his or her team of writers and editors. As part of Future Plus’ management team, the Editor-in Chief is flexible, proactive and is able to act autonomously to effectively run his or her team and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below. This is a full-time position at Future’s offices in South San Francisco, and reports to the Group Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

1. Lead editorial direction and vision for new or existing business and create successful, innovative design solutions for potential and existing clients.

2. Quality control. Ensure that all current titles are produced to the highest quality and meet the client’s requirements.

3. Development. Work with the Editorial Director and Art Director to ensure that all titles are constantly assessed and challenged to deliver cutting edge quality and client satisfaction.

4. Recruitment. Identify the Editorial recruitment needs of Future Plus and work with the Editorial Director to solve them. Liaise with Senior and HR personnel in organizing recruitment advertising, should it be necessary.

Training

1. Identify the Editorial training needs within Future Plus and make individual training programs with the training and HR departments.

2. Organize and action job appraisals of direct reports.

Working Practices

1. Work with the writing team to ensure they understand deadlines, deliverables and project needs. Mentor and manage the writing team so that they deliver cutting-edge copy that at the very least delivers on consumer and client expectations. Lead by example by writing and producing key/headline features and other articles.

2. When temporary staff is required, ensure that they are briefed and directed efficiently and cost-effectively either by yourself or delegated staff.

3. Ensure correct use of in-house systems.

4. Ensure all Editorial staff are correctly organizing, documenting and administering their own, as well as freelance editorial and are delivering on deadlines.

5. Encourage the use of the other in-house facilities – the photography department – and ensure that correct procedure is followed.

Communication & Development

1. Keep the senior management informed of actions and events. Write regular reports or engage in regular meetings on the successes and opportunities and make recommendations to help improve or streamline general operations.

2. Hold regular documented Art meetings for your team, and chair open discussions to address senior management directives, design issues and initiatives as well as to conduct analysis of competitive and parallel markets to ensure Future Plus’ products are always on the cutting edge.

3. Encourage and realize market and design awareness.

4. Develop photographer and illustrator contacts of worth and always be on the lookout for new and upcoming talent.

5. Encourage respective Art staff to be more design-conscious and aware of competitors’ magazines, realize appropriate design for market and dissuade from self-interested design style and look to other areas of graphic design relevant to their markets for influence and inspiration.

What we offer:

• A casual, comfortable dress environment with musicians, gamers and journalists roaming the halls.
• A culture that encourages a passion for life both inside and outside of the office.
• Generous 100% company paid medical, dental and vision plan for you and your dependents.
• Don’t want to drive? Not to worry – Future US offers a free shuttle from BART and CalTrain to the office.

To apply please click the link below.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURE_US_INC&cws=1&rid=57