Sr. Director - Content Management & Publishing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering teams focused on content management and publishing.
• Own the technical vision and roadmap for the CMS, publishing systems, and related infrastructure.
• Partner closely with product and editorial leadership to define and prioritize feature development, balancing innovation, usability, and performance.
• Scale systems to handle high-volume content distribution across multiple channels and platforms (web, mobile, third-party syndication).
• Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and performance optimization.
• Develop and grow a high-performing team through effective mentoring, recruiting, and organizational design.
• Establish clear metrics and KPIs to evaluate system health, delivery velocity, and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and accessibility standards across publishing workflows.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role managing engineering managers and cross-functional teams.
• Deep experience with content management systems (custom or off-the-shelf like WordPress, Drupal, Contentful, etc.).
• Strong understanding of content modeling, editorial workflows, version control, and publishing pipelines.
• Proven track record in architecting and scaling web platforms, preferably in media, publishing, or content-driven industries.
• Proficient in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python), and familiarity with front-end frameworks and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with headless CMS architectures and decoupled publishing platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO, metadata strategies, and content syndication standards.
• Background working with or supporting editorial or newsroom environments.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children, including some of the best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other small perks.