Executive Editor at FeverUp

FeverUp; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Event discounts

Private health insurance

Hybrid work

Salary advance

Tax optimization

Job summary

FeverUp in Madrid, ES is seeking an Executive Editor to lead editorial strategy and content creation across our Southern Europe markets. This on-site role reports to the VP of Media and builds a growing team of editors, writers, video producers, and social creatives.

You’ll drive storytelling while maintaining brand tone, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop partnerships to grow audiences and revenue.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of newsroom or digital media experience.
• 2+ years of team management experience.
• Strong journalism and local content focus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth for Southern Europe market.
• 1-on-1 management, ensuring clear workflows and feedback.
• Craft and execute a creative vision for the network.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, video/social teams to maintain high standards.
• Guide the team to grow audience and reach new markets.
• Collaborate with Fever departments on content initiatives.
• Identify and pursue editorial partnership opportunities.
• Translate business knowledge into content strategies that drive revenue and growth.

Skills

English proficiency

Newsroom experience

Team leadership

Content strategy

Data-driven

Social media

Tools

WordPress

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Apply for Executive Editor at FeverUp in Madrid, MD, ES. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Meet The Team

Secret Media Network is a digital media group focused on recommending perfect plans, discovering great places, sharing things to do, and relevant breaking news in different cities around the world. Our network is composed of Secret London, Secret Chicago, Secret LA, Secret NYC, Secret Sydney, Lisboa Secreta, Paris Secret, Madrid Secreto, Barcelona Secreta, and More!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Executive to lead the creation of compelling content for our media outlets for our expansion into new markets. Reporting directly to our VP of Media, you will play a pivotal role in managing a growing team of passionate editors, writers, video producers, and social media creatives.

What You'll Do

• Drive and take full responsibility for the strategy and growth of the Southern Europe market.
• 1-on-1 management, ensuring clear workflows, and providing individual feedback.
• Crafting, communicating, and executing a creative vision for the entire Secret Media Network.
• Collaborating with Editors, Staff Writers, and the video and social team to establish and maintain high editorial standards, adhering to the brand's identity and tone of voice.
• Leading and guiding the team to foster growth, inspire creativity, and reach new audiences.
• Working with experienced editors to elevate our content in established cities, with an eye toward expandable formats.
• Analyzing data for cities in your region based on SMN's internal KPIs, and leveraging findings to inform future strategy.
• Identifying editorial partnership opportunities to broaden SMN content to a diverse audience.
• Taking a hands-on approach to initiate key content-creation initiatives.
• Coordinating, assigning, and prioritizing editorial work within the team, collaborating with other Fever departments, and developing and analyzing audience-growth strategies.
• Celebrating 'wins' and sharing best practices network-wide.
• Having a deep understanding of how the business operates and translating that knowledge into content strategies that support revenue, audience growth, and overall company objectives.
• Building and optimizing a successful content-driven conversion funnel, ensuring that storytelling, formats, distribution, and audience insights work together to drive measurable conversions.

Who You Are

• Proficiency in English. Any other extra language is a plus.
• +5 years of experience working for a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years of team management experience.
• Deep passion for journalism, especially at the local level, social media, and digital marketing.
• Expertise in media mapping and the ability to collaborate with external partners (advertising agencies, media agencies, TV/Animation companies).
• Digital fluency and hands-on knowledge of the current social media landscape, including platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, etc.
• Ability to inspire creative teams and customers, strong presentation skills.
• Data-driven and business-savvy with superb writing skills and creative flair.
• Solid understanding of optimization technologies and AI-driven processes, workflow automation, and performance outcomes.
• Ability to convert content creators' economy into growth opportunities.
• Team player attitude.
• Additionally, proficiency in using WordPress, familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, and knowledge of other image/video editing software is preferred.
• Powerful media network contacts and connections will be highly appreciated.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Attractive compensation package with room to grow.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.
• Flexible remuneration with Cobee: meals, transport, training, and nursery support (tax-exempt).
• Payflow: option to access part of your salary in advance.
• Taxdown: help optimizing and filing your taxes.
• Private health & dental insurance with Cigna: 100% covered by Fever.
• You can also add your family members via flexible remuneration.
• Wellhub membership for gym and wellness access: 100% covered by Fever up to the Silver plan.
• Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons.
• Hybrid work setup: home office friendly with a central Madrid office location.
• Snacks, drinks, and fresh fruit are always available at the office.
• Dynamic international team: a young, talented group creating a great work environment.

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