About the Team

An integral part of Future’s editorial operations in New York, the Labs team provides the writers and editors of major websites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, Tom’s Hardware, and Laptop with the vital information about the products they cover. Whether measuring the hottest new phone’s battery life, wielding a spectrophotometer to determine a monitor’s display quality, or occasionally breaking expensive things (on purpose), the Testing team is the inception point for some of the most dynamic technology coverage in the industry. 

What you’ll be doing…

Does technology truly excite you? Do you want to play with all the coolest new stuff on the market before anyone else? Do you like your work to be fast paced, unpredictable, and always on the bleeding edge? If so, lab tester at Future may be your dream job. You’ll work directly with the head of testing to evaluate the performance of laptops, smartphones, tablets, monitors, and more, and deliver that information to the journalists who need it most—in our local newsroom and around the world.

• Testing products (including, but not limited to, laptop and desktop computers, smartphones, tablets, and monitors) for Future’s editorial brands, often on tight deadlines
• Recording and cataloging test results
• Improving and expanding existing testing protocols, and developing new ones
• Documenting testing procedures
• Managing incoming and outgoing products, as well as permanent inventory and testing equipment, using asset management software and FedEx shipping

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Strong experience using, and a serious interest in, a wide range of technology products (including, but not limited to, PC, Mac, and Chrome laptop and desktop computers; Apple and Android smartphones; monitors; TVs; and home networking equipment)
• Exquisite attention to detail
• Superlative verbal and written communication skills
• Keen organizational sense
• Top-notch analytical and creative thinking
• A talent for absorbing and implementing new concepts quickly
• The ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and the patience to follow them through to completion
• Previous product testing experience, with a focus on computers and phones
• Experience building or upgrading PC and/or Raspberry Pi systems
• Background in journalism (preferably technology or gaming journalism)
• Robust knowledge of current gaming scene and contacts at major developers
• Asset management or shipping experience
• Programming or scripting skills
• Spreadsheet development experience (primarily Google Sheets)
• Driver’s license and automobile

What’s in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff.  We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed into one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience.

Additional benefits include health Insurance; ranging from medical to dental and even vision care,

401k match and monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap. 

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

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Please note, the salary range for this position is $62,400-$67,400

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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