Editorial Director, Amazing America

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a multi-platform content strategy across all digital platforms inclusive of all creative mediums.
• Motivate and mentor a small editorial team of producers and editors in the development and production of engaging and highly sharable digital content.
• Lead daily content strategy sessions and collaborate with the Regional Digital Content Team to identify and amplify existing stories.
• Oversee the repackaging and rebranding of locally produced content, creating platform specific assets that adhere to publishing best practices.
• Oversee all aspects of both in-studio and on-location shoots from conception to delivery.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales on all RFP responses and manage the full-service production of approved Branded Content.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing to ensure the proper amplification of all content.
• Ensure all content aligns with the brand aesthetic, established tone of voice, and follows journalistic best practices.
• Collect and analyze audience analytics and competitive performance information to make data-informed coverage decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years writing/producing original content in print, video, and social media.
• 5+ years leadership or senior management experience overseeing small teams at a major publication or broadcaster.
• Social media expertise with extensive familiarity with platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other production tools.
• Substantial understanding of and passion for audience analytics, with a demonstrated track record of growing audiences at a major publication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and in person, including experience communicating with senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and motivate a team; willingness to delegate responsibilities and lead effectively.
• Must possess an immense curiosity about the world and a passion for storytelling.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity as the team evolves over time.
• Applicants must have sites and/or reels of their work.

Nice to Have

• Experience creating multi-platform original programming across digital, video, and audio.
• Strong editorial background with a keen interest in the genre.

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive professional experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range of $145,000 to $165,000, determined by experience, skills, certifications, and location.
• Participation in a retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation days, personal days, holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Performance-based bonuses.