Managing Editor - Madrid based

Fever; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on Fever events

Private health & dental insurance

Hybrid work setup

Language learning support

Payflow: salary in advance

Job summary

Fever in Paris is seeking an experienced Editorial Executive to lead the creation of compelling content for our media outlets as we expand into new markets. Reporting to the VP of Media, you will oversee editors, writers, video producers, and social creatives to uphold top editorial standards and brand voice.

You will guide a growing team, shape a creative vision, and drive audience growth across French and Belgian markets, with a hands-on role in content initiatives and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in newsroom, content agency, or digital media.
• Strong leadership with 2+ years of team management.
• Fluent English and bilingual French.
• Proven ability to build content strategies and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation for Fever's media network in the French market.
• Manage editors, writers, video producers, and social creatives.
• Develop and execute editorial vision and partnerships.
• Analyze city-specific data to inform strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial skills

Content strategy

Data-driven

Bilingual French-English

Tools

WordPress

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Hey there!

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

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

• Scope of responsibility for the French and Belgian markets.
• 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.
• You will also be responsible for coordinating, assigning, and prioritizing editorial work within the team, collaborating with other Fever departments, and developing and analyzing audience-growth strategies. Your role will involve 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 and bilingual/native level in French.
• +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.

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

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