GamesBeat · 1 day ago
Head of Tech, IT, and Product (Part time)
United States
Part-time, Contract
Remote
Director/ExecutiveGamesBeat is a dynamic and results-driven company seeking a Head of Tech, IT, and Product. This part-time role is responsible for overseeing technology infrastructure, product development, and IT operations, while optimizing site performance and user engagement.
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Responsibilities
Oversee SEO strategy to ensure GamesBeat ranks highly in search engines, utilizing best practices for on-page and off-page optimization
Monitor and optimize for site compliance, accessibility, and performance metrics
Ensure the website and all digital platforms comply with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and maintain high standards of data security
Collaborate closely with the marketing team to understand and bring to life their design concepts for new site features, landing pages, and event pages
Build out and implement marketing designs directly on the site, ensuring a seamless user experience from concept to execution
Translate creative concepts into functional, responsive web pages while ensuring they are optimized for speed, performance, and SEO
Ensure that designs align with brand guidelines and user experience best practices to maintain consistency across all touchpoints
Develop and optimize customer flows for newsletter sign-ups and GB Max subscriptions
Create and implement strategies to grow GB Max subscriptions through design and workflow optimization
Work closely with the marketing and events teams to design compelling event pages and digital experiences
Partner with editorial teams on content strategy and site updates to ensure alignment with broader business goals
Provide ongoing support for GamesBeat’s tech infrastructure, ensuring the site runs smoothly and efficiently
Offer support for the company’s IT needs, including platforms like Google Ad Manager
Provide regular Google Analytics reports on site traffic, audience growth, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Use data to continuously optimize site performance and content strategy
Ensure that digital ads (including video ads) are properly displayed on the site, in collaboration with the ad ops and account management teams
Support broader IT needs for the company, ensuring technical infrastructure aligns with business requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for technical issues and assist in troubleshooting site or platform issues
Expertise in migrating content when required
Ability to build custom landing pages as needed to support marketing campaigns
Serve as a key stakeholder in the overall digital strategy and continuously seek opportunities to improve user experience
Manage the technical side of the BIG Show podcast, including uploading video and audio files to different platforms and coordinating with editorial and marketing on the promotion of episodes
Provide technical support for GB Live streams, AMAs, and other livestreamed events
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a web developer or technical lead with a strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
Expert-level proficiency with WordPress, including custom theme and plugin development
Strong experience with SEO, web performance optimization, and web analytics (Google Analytics, SEMrush, etc.)
A solid understanding of data privacy laws and site compliance standards
Strong design eye with the ability to create attractive, functional, and user-friendly landing pages and digital experiences
Experience in managing digital ads (including video) and collaborating with ad ops teams
Knowledge of content migration, website management, and technical troubleshooting
Experience with email marketing and conversion optimization for newsletter sign-ups and subscription-based products
Familiarity with Google Ad Manager and other ad-serving platforms
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Knowledge of live-streaming technology and video management on websites
Prior experience in a similar role at a media news, or content-driven organization
Company
GamesBeat
GamesBeat is the gaming division of VentureBeat It is a sub-organization of VentureBeat.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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2025-11-26
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